Can you sprain the top of the foot?

Injuries. An injury, such as a sprain or bone break, can occur in any part of the foot, including the top. Problems with the top of the foot can be due to dropping something on the area.

How do you treat a sprained top of foot?

How to Treat Strains and Sprains

Rest:Don’t put any weight on your injured foot and stop all activities or exercise routines.
Ice:Apply ice to your injury for about 20 minutes every three hours.
Compression:Support your foot with a bandage.

Can a foot sprain heal on its own?

Minor sprains resulting from small tears to your ligaments–often referred to as grade I–will generally heal on their own within a few weeks.

Do I need to go to the doctor for a sprained foot?

You should make a doctor’s appointment after a foot injury if: you feel pain in your foot for most of the day and it’s been a few weeks since your injury. your pain worsens over time. you have swelling that isn’t getting better two to five days after your injury.

Will a sprained foot heal on its own?

How do you tell if your foot is sprained?

Pain and tenderness on the bottom,top or the sides of the foot;

Bruising and swelling of the foot;

Pain while walking or inability to put weight on the injured foot.

How long for sprained foot to heal?

This can be 1-2 weeks in most cases with proper rest&treatment!

It can also be 2-3 months&need surgery depending on how bad it is.

But almost every single case,no matter how painful early,usually gets better in a couple days.

The key is good initial treatment,rest,ice,elevation,compression&protection!

How to heal a sprained foot fast?

Supportive footwear: footwear with arch and heel support is good as it takes the pressure away from the injured ligaments and allows proper healing.

Foot paddling: this can be done in the early days of your injury.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID): they are useful in preventing inflammation.