How to stop broken toe pain?

So, you’ve broken your toe and it feels like all of life’s pleasures have been taken away from you. Don’t worry; we’ve got your back! In this article, we are going to teach you how to alleviate that pesky pain so that you can continue living the good life (or at least try).

Understanding Broken Toes

Before we delve into ways of reducing the discomfort caused by a broken toe, let’s first understand what is happening inside your body. A broken toe may sound quite simple – just a fracture in one of the digits at the end of your feet? Easy peasy. But alas, nothing comes easy when it comes to human anatomy.

Types of Toe Fractures

To make matters worse (as they always do), there are different kinds of fractures for toes:

  • Hairline fractures
  • Crush injuries
  • Displaced fractures
  • Avulsion fractures

Each type carries its own unique brand of pain, but don’t worry; whether it’s mild or severe, pain reducers work on all levels.

Symptoms Indicative Of A Broken Toe

Here are some indications that would confirm if it’s just an ordinary stubbing vs something more serious (AKA: breaks):

  1. Swelling
  2. Mild/moderate/severe amounts of perceived ouchies
  3. Bruising around the affected area
  4. The toe(s) looks crooked or out-of-place/abnormal curvature (significant displacement)
  5. Difficulty walking/moving as usual

Treating Your “Toe-tally” Wrecked Digits

Now that we know what kind of forces poor little piggies endure & how excruciatingly painful they can be — let us move onto things you can do right now to ease up agony and feel better faster.

First Aid: R.I.C.E

As soon as you’ve broken your toe(s) (or suspect that it has been), R.I.C.E is the first line of defense. No, we’re not talking about rice bowl therapy – although in our opinion, that’s a brilliant idea too. Rather, this stands for:

  • Rest: For the first couple days after fracturing a toe, it is recommended to take some time off from running marathons and ballet performances.
  • Ice: Apply an ice pack or frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the painful area within 15 minutes of injury.
  • Compression: Wrapping an elastic bandage around your foot/toe may help reduce swelling.
  • Elevation: Try propping up where the hurts on several pillows while resting.

Take Medicine To Stop The Pain

You know how Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister said “I took a shower washing every body part with actual soap including all my major crevices 😉”? Similarly now’s the perfect time thinking🤔: “What shot do I need right now?”

There are three main types of medication which can be used for pain relief when you break toes:

  1. Paracetamol (AKA ‘good ole’ Tylenol): This pastel colored lifesaver works wonders at relieving mild to moderate pain associated with fractures.

  2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs (Ibuprofen like Motrin®️): Not only does it alleviate joint stiffness & soreness, but also keeps inflammation under control over slightly longer periods⁠—.Note though these should be taken strictly per doctor’s advice.

  3. Narcotic analgesics: These hefty tablets aren’t anything any mere mortal should attempt taking unless advised by specialist medical professional (although some people swear by them).

Getting Your Broken Toe Checked Out By A Medical Practitioner

If you feel excruciating pain, persistent swelling or you suspect something else in your foot is broken; it’s best to get professional medical advice as soon as possible.

Your toes could be really out of place (especially if there seems to be no healing-progress) and need a more drastic procedure than just R.I.C.E.

Physical Exam

The whole toe will likely undergo a physical examination (including an X-ray) by the doctor, who will then decide on which type of cast/splint/brace would work for your digits. The treatment regimen can last up to six weeks, depending on the fracture’s severity (which we know might feel like eternity).

The Days Following Toe Fractures: What To Expect

Just because the doctors has given their green light does not mean that everything goes back to being just the way they were before getting damaged.

Exercise To Strengthen Your Tootsies

Following recovery from a broken toe 💪🏼 – muscle needs building & strengthening is priority. Some workouts include wiggling individual toes loose or curling singularly at many reps as comfortable enough.

Try Toe Yoga

If you tend to wait too long between tv series releases or movie premieres 🙊and have tried every other form of relaxation known TO mankind –aka yoga-try TOEga
This unique variant shows how each breathing exercise practiced affects focus like strength training but instead deals with agility☄️ & intricate balancing techniques 🤸‍♀️

Conclusion:

Broken toes are nothing anyone desires for themselves or others but alas they happen (we guess due karma). When this event transpires whether suddenly abrupt/staggered onset, don’t fret when you apply these following steps:
First Aid: R.I.C.E
– Speak with health provider about curbing pains through medications
– Follow appointment schedule diligently
-Regular exercises along side Yoga routines

Your toes will be all pampered and brand new before you both know it! 🙌🏽

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