Foot Pain Management
By Yolanda Smith, BPharm
The management of foot pain can vary significantly for each patient as the best course of action depends on the cause of the pain. In most cases, patients will combine non-pharmaceutical therapy with medication to provide adequate relief of foot
Physical therapy is an important part of foot pain management. For pain caused by inflammation following a physical injury to the foot, an ice pack applied immediately after the incident can help, as it brings down the inflammation. Heat packs can be used to reduce swelling and pain for patients with arthritis and similar conditions.
Massage and acupuncture therapy both offer a benefit in the management of foot pain. Massage encourages healing of the muscles and connective tissue in the feet. Acupuncture uses needles that are inserted into certain points in the body to reduce the sensation of pain.
Additionally, there are certain stretches and exercises that can help to increase or maintain the strength and flexibility of the muscles that support the foot. This is very important to prevent future injury to the foot.
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