Treatment Options For Sever's Disease

Ice Therapy

Ice therapy is a simple and effective method to reduce pain as well as swelling. Ice should, however, not be placed directly on the skin as doing so can lead to an ice burn. Instead, wrap ice with a cloth or a hand towel first to protect the skin. Further injuries to the affected area can prolong the healing time. The ice can then be left on the affected area for ten to twenty minutes at a time. Ice therapy can be applied to the afflicted heel the first time the patient experiences pain and then again after every two to three hours.

But how does it work? Well, the ice constricts the blood vessels, thus reducing blood flow to the affected heel. Once blood flow is restricted, the pressure is reduced, and as a result, pain and inflammation reduce as well. It also works by calming the nerves, which helps relieve pain.

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