They say feet are one of the most used and abused parts in the entire human body – and often neglected on that note. Literally, this pair brings us to places be it walking hopping or running. Sure, technology helped a lot when it comes to transportation and mobilization but it doesn’t discount wholly the use of these ever reliable hooves.
People often fail to pay attention on foot pains they experience due to straining activities they had for the day and resort to having their feet on rest for a couple of hours to alleviate the tiredness and sore they are feeling. While this is true, putting feet to a time of idleness doesn’t target some more serious problems feet have acquired due to over usage.
Learn about foot tendonitis – the inflammation of tendons that is usually brought about by strenuous work, injury or improper stretch during a certain physical movement. This is characterized by a stinging pain especially when a certain part of the foot is being moved. Symptoms also involve swelling on some cases and stiffness.
Types of Ankle and Foot Tendonitis:
Achilles Tendonitis – the pain being felt in the back of the heel to middle calf.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis – pain felt on the insides of the foot.
Peronial Tendonitis – the kind of pain lines to the outer ankle crossing to the foot bottom.
Extensor Tendonitis – Pain being felt at the top part of the foot
Anterior Tibial – this less common type of tendonitis occurs at the front part of the foot.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis – pain felt on the insides of the foot.
Peronial Tendonitis – the kind of pain lines to the outer ankle crossing to the foot bottom.
Extensor Tendonitis – Pain being felt at the top part of the foot
Anterior Tibial – this less common type of tendonitis occurs at the front part of the foot.
Remedies:
Below are some of the remedies that can be done at home. Note that it is still best to seek the opinion of a health professional especially that of podiatrist – a doctor that specializes on foot conditions.
• Rest – stopping the repetitive injury or the strenuous movement that caused the said will alleviate if not stop the swelling and pain.
• Cold compress – putting an ice pack will help ease the pain on the affected area
• Topical Creams – putting anti-inflammatory creams can also lessen the swelling on the region that experiences the throbbing sensation.
• Putting bandage – this will limit the movement on the affected part that helps healing.
• Omega – 3 Fatty Acid – eating food that’s rich in this nutrient will reduce muscle tension and inflammation. Consider putting fish on the diet plan since it is a known source of omega -3 fatty acid.
• Cold compress – putting an ice pack will help ease the pain on the affected area
• Topical Creams – putting anti-inflammatory creams can also lessen the swelling on the region that experiences the throbbing sensation.
• Putting bandage – this will limit the movement on the affected part that helps healing.
• Omega – 3 Fatty Acid – eating food that’s rich in this nutrient will reduce muscle tension and inflammation. Consider putting fish on the diet plan since it is a known source of omega -3 fatty acid.
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