Foot pain, discomfort while walking and other foot disorders are important manifestations. It is therefore essential to pay more attention to some signals that the body sends, to avoid much more serious problems.
The foot, supporting the body weight and the entire bone structure, if in good health can support the back and legs during walking and daily activities. Foot pain affects all skeletal structures: the symptoms can be mild, medium intensity but also complex and even disabling .
Precisely for this reason it is necessary to intervene immediately to avoid even very significant discomfort. Is it possible to resolve inflammation by opting exclusively for non-invasive treatments ?
In case of metatarsalgia, pain under the forefoot, the answer is yes. In this article we will find out if metatarsalgia can be cured , what are the natural remedies and symptoms.
Metatarsalgia, symptoms and causes
The bones of the foot are divided into three blocks: the tarsus (i.e. the ankle), the metatarsus (the sole of the foot) and the toes .
What is metatarsalgia ? This inflammation occurs when the longitudinal or transverse arch of the foot is altered. Symptoms may include: pain , burning, thickening of the area, reduced sensation in the toes, and tingling .
What are the causes of metatarsalgia of the foot ? Metatarsalgia can be caused by pathologies and causes of biomechanical origin such as:
- diabetes;
- lupus erythematosus;
- Morton's neuroma ;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- hallux valgus;
- hollow foot or hammer foot;
- postural problems caused by lordosis or scoliosis;
- compression or high-heeled footwear;
- excessive physical activity;
- dislocation of the metatarsal and phalanges;
- hammer toes.
Metatarsalgia: natural remedies and treatments
Are there any non-invasive remedies for metatarsal inflammation? The answer is yes: there are different treatments that are useful for reducing the discomfort related to metatarsalgia. Let's see what they are:
- orthopedic insole for metatarsalgia . There are specific insoles for overload metatarsalgia on the market, capable of providing immediate relief to the foot by reducing pressure under the sole. The insole for metatarsalgia helps to unload the metatarsal heads;
- postural gymnastics and yoga exercises, to improve the elasticity of the pelvis, ankle and lower limbs;
- targeted diet to reduce excess weight;
- walking barefoot on the floor or on rounded pebbles, naturally massaging the sole of the foot and restoring correct posture;
- massage the sole of the foot manually or using special tools, such as tennis balls;
- do not wear high-heeled or narrow-soled shoes;
- apply ventilated clay compresses ;
- perform massages with creams based on calendula oil or arnica oil , reducing calluses on the foot.
In addition to these remedies, anti-inflammatories and hyaluronic acid can be used to regenerate the fat pads that allow the reduction of overload. In extreme cases, it will be necessary to realign the metatarsals through surgery.
Metatarsalgia, healing times and holistic vision
It is estimated that healing times for metatarsalgia require at least 3 weeks of functional recovery .
There are various approaches to the treatment of painful symptoms, such as traditional Chinese medicine , according to which metatarsalgia is a manifestation of an imbalance in other structures of the body. This inflammation, according to a holistic vision, is a symptom of other disorders that affect the back or that involve the metabolism . From this perspective, it is essential to intervene on the main causes rather than exclusively treating the symptoms of the foot.
