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Suggest Home Remedy For Strained Foot Muscle

Posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2014

Question: What do u suggest as an at home remedy for a strained muscle on the top part of the foot? Its the part closest to the ankle. Can still walk but is painful.

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Apply warmth Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Applying warmth will relax the muscles, help have relief from the pain and also support healing of any minor injuries that would been inflicted. Applying counter irritant like Methyl Salicylate (oil of winter green) would fasten the recovery. Do not massage or perform any exercises in the leg involved as it can only worsen the problem. Rest is very essential do not walk for some time. Rest is very vital in any musculoskeletal problems. Wish you good health. Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (42 hours later)

I thought you are supposed to put ice rather than heat .

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: warmth Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing back. Ice is usually applied to fresh blunt injuries. Old injuries or any sort of inflammations come down by warmth. Warmth causes dilatation of the blood vessels which will cause increase blood supply and removal of all impurities from the muscle and maintain health. regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar