Speeding healing of broken foot/ankle complications?!


Question: Speeding healing of broken foot/ankle complications.?
I broke my foot August 7. I did lots of running prior to my accident. I did not require surgery. The bones have healed after casting, but I still have a lot of pain in my ankle. I had an MRI, but doc says soft tissue looks ok. I just started running again, but it is very painful. How long should this take until I am pain free.? I am now almost 3 mos out and the breaks in my foot were not major breaks. I can't figure why I have so much ankle pain since the bones are all healed up.Health Question & Answer


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Get yourself a pan that your foot will fit into and deep enough to cover the ankle. Fill the pan with the hottest water you can, add some Epsom Salt to it, stir and follow the instructions on the bag. The water may feel to hot to you but just quick dip the foot and when the water cools to where you can stand leaving the foot in the warm water. After wards massage the ankle while applying some Aspercreme. Do this two to three times a day until things feel better. And for now, I would stop the running. If you run for exercise, instead do a fast pace walk. also you should wear an ankle brace while doing this. Rest that foot for a while when you can. Health Question & Answer

Since having your foot mobilised in a cast for a while would make your muscles and tendons cease up slightly. Make sure you streatch properly prior to running, and also warm down when finished. Break yourself back into running gradually too. Don't try and do too much, too quick. If you still have problems after a couple weeks or so, maybe you should consider going back to the doctor and ask him/her to refer you to a physiotherapist and get some help getting your foot back to how it was before.

Good luck and hope you are back to running properly a.s.a.p.Health Question & Answer



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