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Top Of Foot Feels Like Somebody Pulling, Had Put Ice On It. What To Do?

Posted on Sat, 3 Aug 2013

Question: the top of my right foot feels like somebody pulling a rubber band. all I did So far was icing it. what should Ido?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

Did you sustain an injury to the foot/toe?

From description it seems that the toe area is inflamed or perhaps may be muscle pull.
Beside icing , you can take anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen (Motrin) one tablet as and when required to reduce the pain and inflammation.

You can apply muscle relaxant gel (if it is available over the counter in your locality) to the area affected to relieve the spasm. Use soft footwear and rest well.

Hope this will helps you. I will be glad to assist you further if you have any issues during recovery.

Wish you good health. Take care.

Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (58 minutes later)

I do remember dropping something on it thanks for the help

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for writing back.

As you had history of something dropped on your foot, it seems to be soft tissue injury.
Do rest to the part and avoid putting weight.

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Warm Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta

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