Home remedies to relieve bunion pain

Home remedies to relieve bunion pain
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Bunions are one of the most common feet conditions manifested through an inflammation of the bone of the big toe and their development is usually caused primarily by genetic factors or by wearing inappropriate shoes. Given the symptoms of this condition such as pain or deformity of the lateral region of the big toe it is necessary go to a podiatrist for the appropriate treatment. The discomfort of bunions can become very intense and therefore, as a supplement, the following OneHowTo.com article will show you some home remedies to naturally relieve the pain of bunions.

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Massaging the affected area with lavender oil is a very popular and effective home remedy to ease the pain of bunions. Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties and acts as an excellent relaxant. Just mix some dried lavender flowers with olive or almond oil, heat it over a low heat, then strain the mixture for lavender oil. Save the resulting liquid in an airtight glass jar and, at night, apply a few drops of lavender oil on the bunion and massage gently. You will notice huge relief!

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The pain that bunions cause is very annoying and to reduce it and minimize inflammation you can carry out a foot bath with salt. In a bowl of warm water, add a few tablespoons of salt and soak your feet for about 20 minutes. If you have a choice, we recommend replacing normal salt for Epsom salts, which are healing salts that relieve inflammation caused by bunions, are ideal for making the skin softer.

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Other traditional home remedy to relieve the pain of bunions is applying heat on the affected area. We recommend you do this in those moments of very intense discomfort. Place a heat pad or hot compresses on the bunion and keep it there for at least 15 or 20 minutes.

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External use of rue is very beneficial in reducing pain, joint pain, and inflammation of rheumatic diseases arthritis and osteoarthritis. Carrying out a foot bath with warm water and a little rue is a good choice to soothe ailments caused by bunions. Do it at night leaving your feet to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

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The application of cold can also give good results when what you want is to decrease inflammation in the area, although this home remedy is not recommended for patients with poor circulation in the feet or diabetes. You can use a icepack or some frozen food but always apply wrapped in a cloth or towel so that it is not in direct contact with skin.

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The oil extracted from lily bulbs is used for the preparation of drugs for joint pain is also a major home remedy to relieve the pain of bunions. You can buy lily oil or if you can't find it, pick some leaves, soak them in brandy for 5 minutes and rub on the painful area plant.

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Discover other effective solutions in the article how to remove bunions without surgery.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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