Strains and sprains are usually caused by a wrench, and cause pain, increased by movement or by putting weight on the foot. There will be swelling and perhaps bruising. There may also be damage to the ligaments. Consult a medical practitioner to check that you have not sustained a small fracture if the pain persists for more than a week.
Treatment
Ensure that the foot is rested for a period each day. Recovery will be enhanced by gently exercising the ankle with a wobbleboard, moving the foot in a circular fashion, and stretching the calves.
Diet and Nutrition Ferr. phos., a biochemic tissue salt, is recommended for sprains. Hydrotherapy Contrast bathing with hot and coin compresses is recommended.
Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for:
Acupuncture and Acupressure Stimulation of the relevant points will be undertaken. Herbal Medicine Your herbalist may suggest a poultice of turmeric, comfrey, and/or ginger. Homeopathy Specific remedies include Arnica 30c, taken as soon as possible after the injury, and then every hour. Take Rhus tox. 6c, and Ruta grav. 6c four times daily.
Osterpathy Treatment will be aimed at specific mobilization of the ankle and foot, and integration of the leg with the trunk and pelvis.
Dropped Aches/Foot Pain
General foot pain, which is not the result of injury, is usually felt in the middle of the foot and can be caused by excess strain on the foot itself, either from over
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