How To Treat Metatarsalgia

Ice The Affected Area

Ice helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain from soft tissue injuries and is an appropriate treatment method for this condition. Doctors recommend applying ice to the affected area in cycles of twenty to thirty minutes each time. If needed, ice can be used up to five times a day, and it can be especially soothing immediately after exercise. Ice should always be used with a plastic bag or towel covering it and should not be applied directly to the skin due to the risk of burns. This is particularly important for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes. If ice is not available, similar effects can be achieved with the use of cold packs or cooling gels with menthol. Cooling bandages are available and can be wrapped around the injured area to provide pain relief during rest or light exercise.

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