How to Fix Your Broken Toe

admin - 29 October 2012 - 7:19 am

A broken toe is incredibly painful and pretty annoying. If not treated the right way, it can take quite a while to heal. Here are a few things you can do at home to speed up the healing process for your poor toe.

Rest. Try to stand and walk as little as possible for a few weeks or until your toe is better. And as much as you hate it, you should not wear high heels! By wearing them, you are distributing your weight onto your toes.
Ice packs. Apply an ice pack to help the swelling go down. Do this for 10-15 minutes every hour for one to two days. Try not to over-ice your injury – it could lead to frostbite!
Elevate your foot. While lying down, lift your foot above the level of your heart, preferably on a pillow. This is going to help reduce swelling and pain.
Take pain medication. Over-the-counter medications like Ibuprofen should do the trick. However, if the pain is extreme your doctor may suggest a prescription medication.
Buddy taping. If seeing a doctor is not an option, then you can buddy tape. All this involves is wrapping gauze around the broken toe and the next biggest toe that’s not broken. Place a popsicle stick or cotton ball between the toes to make sure they heal straight. To hold everything in place, apply medical tape.