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Home Remedies for Foot Pain

Foot pain is one of the most common ailments found in almost every person. People of all age groups suffer from some kind of foot pain at some point in their life. Due to foot pain you can feel pain anywhere in the foot like the toes, heel, sole, ankles or arch. Foot pain can be due to a number of reasons such as old age, wearing uncomfortable shoes, excessive walking, standing on your feet for a long period of time, some kind of fracture, mineral deficiency, ingrown toenails, and diabetes and so on. 

In case you are having foot pain, there is no need to take medicines. There are many things that you can try at home using simple and easily available ingredients to take care of the foot pain naturally.

Here are top 10 home remedies for Foot Pain.

  1. Ice

    Ice therapy is a good way to reduce pain and swelling on the feet. Take small amount of crushed ice into a small plastic bag and use it to massage the affected area in a circular motion. Instead of ice pack you can also use a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a thin towel. When ice pack is applied on the painful area of your foot it will temporarily numb the nerve endings and will give you relief from the pain. At the same time the swelling will also get reduced. You must not apply ice pack for more than ten minutes at a time or else the skin and nerves will get damaged.

  2. Clove Oil

    Clove oil is highly effective in treating headache, joint pain, athlete’s foot, nail fungus and also foot pain. To get quick relief from foot pain, you must gently massage your aching feet with clove oil. This will stimulate blood flow and relax your muscles. You can massage your feet and heels with clove oil several times a day to get quick relief from the pain. Those having sensitive or broken skin must dilute three drops of clove oil with one teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil and then use it to massage the foot.

  3. Vinegar

    Vinegar is used in various treatments including foot pain. In order to get relief from foot pain caused due to some kind of sprains or strains, you need to use vinegar wraps both hot and cold. For this remedy take equal amounts of vinegar and water in two vessels. In one vessel use cold water and in the other use hot water. Now soak a towel in the hot water and vinegar mixture, squeeze out the excess moisture and then wrap it around your foot. Leave it wrapped for five minutes. Next repeat the process with cold water and vinegar mixture. Repeat the whole process at least three to four times.

  4. Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne pepper is a rich source of capsaicin that can help in giving relief from muscle aches and pains, arthritis, muscle strain, lower back pain, and even achy feet. Those suffer from foot pain due to cold must sprinkle some amount of cayenne pepper on their socks before wearing them. This way your cold feet will remain warm and you will not feel the pain. Another option is to add half teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder to half bucket of hot water and soak your affected feet in it for few minutes. This will have a soothing effect on your aching feet and soon you will get relief from the pain.

  5. Epsom Salt

    Epsom salts can help to soothe your feet, thus giving you instant relief from your foot pain. For tired and achy feet, warm water and Epsom salts work better. Take about two to three tablespoons of Epsom salts and add it to a tub of warm water. Now soak your feet in the tub for about ten to fifteen minutes and then dry your feet using a clean towel. Here the combination of heat and magnesium work together to relax and ease the pain. As Epsom salts can make your feet dry, it is very essential to apply some moisturizer on your feet afterwards.

  6. Sage

    If your foot pain is due to some kind of strain, sprain, cut, or soreness, sage can be used to get relief from the discomfort. Take a handful of sage leaves and gently rub them with the help of your hands. Now put the sage leaves in an open vessel with little less than one cup of apple cider vinegar. Allow the mixture to boil and then simmer for five minutes and then remove the vessel from heat. Now take a cotton cloth and soak it in this warm solution and then apply it to the affected area. Repeat the process several times to treat foot pain.

  7. Hot and Cold Water

    Hot and cold water therapy can also be used to treat foot pain. While the hot treatment will promote blood flow, cold treatment will reduce the inflammation. When suffering from foot pain, apply a heat pad and an ice pack alternately for ten minutes to reduce foot pain. Another option is fill one bucket with cold water and another one with bearable hot water. Now sit in a comfortable chair, and dip your feet in hot water for two minutes and then do the same with cold water for ten minutes. Repeat the whole process two to three times again.

  8. Asparagus

    Asparagus can also be used to reduce foot pain as it can remove excess fluid out of your system. Take some asparagus and steam it for a few minutes. Now eat these asparagus which will act as a natural diuretic. It means it will flush out the excess fluid from your system and the inflammation will automatically get reduced. This remedy is a good option when the foot pain is associated with some kind of inflammation.

  9. Mustard Seeds

    Mustard seeds can also be used in the treatment of foot pain. It helps to remove the toxic water from the body, improves blood circulation and removes inflammation, thus giving relief from foot pain. Take some mustard seeds and grind them and then add it to half bucket of warm water. Now soak your feet in this water for ten to fifteen minutes and finally pat dry your feet. This remedy will control the swelling and pain.

  10. Cornstarch

    In case your foot pain is due to cold then the best way to deal with it is cornstarch. Cornstarch will keep the skin dry, prevent inflammation and will keep your feet warm. Take some cornstarch and rub it on your feet so that it can absorb the moisture from your feet. Another helpful natural solution is to put corn starch powder, on your feet, especially between the toes, and sprinkling it inside your shoes before wearing them.

To conclude, next time whenever you suffer from foot pain simply try any of the above mentioned natural remedies to get rid of the pain. However, if the pain is unbearable and it continues to be there after trying the remedies, you must immediately see your doctor.