Slender beautiful legs in shoes on high heels, of course, look very impressive, but many women such shoes threatens the appearance of deformation of the joints on the big toes. Such bones lead to a change in the position of the thumb and outward protrusion of the joint.
If you contact the ossicles on your thumbs with the orthopedist, he will diagnose "valgus deformity of the foot."The development of such pathology is typical for women, because due to the peculiarities of their organism, the ligament of the feet in the beautiful half of humanity is weak and this affects when wearing shoes with heels.
In this article, we will look at all aspects of bone treatment on the big toe at home using various means.
Reasons for
This problem affects mainly the fairer sex, while in men the ligaments are much stronger, and this deformation of the foot is possible only as a result of injury. The essence of this problem consists in protruding the head of the joint( bones) of the big toe. In this case, the thumb tilts to the side, and often even overlaps the adjacent finger on the leg.
The reasons for the valgus curvature of and the appearance of a bone on the foot:
- genetic predisposition;
- osteoporosis;
- endocrine disorders( diabetes, obesity).
But for deformation of the thumb, triggering factors are necessary:
- incorrectly selected shoes, i.e.narrow, not in size;
- rheumatoid arthritis is also capable of triggering a genetic predisposition;
- trauma to the foot, which violate the integrity of the ligament apparatus;
- professional load;
- excess weight.
The orthopedics began to study the etiology of this disease relatively recently - at the beginning of the 20th century. And they came to the conclusion that the bone on the thumb is more often infected with those who suffer from diseases of the endocrine system, the violation of metabolic processes, leads an unhealthy lifestyle, is overweight, and also lives in regions that are not environmentally friendly.
Another reason for the appearance of the stone is a systematic shortage of vitamins A, C and E. Vitamins A, C and E. In complex, they ensure the normal functioning of the joints, and their deficiency weakens the joints and ligamentous apparatus.
Why the leg bone hurts near the thumb
Normally the deviation of the thumb to the first metatarsal bone is 10 degrees. As the bone grows, it increases, treatment is required. Depending on the deviation, several degrees are distinguished:
- 1st : the thumb is shifted slightly - less than 20 degrees. Discomfort, redness, pain is gone, and inconveniences are purely aesthetic.
- 2nd: the displacement of the finger - 20-30 degrees. From the symptomatology: mild discomfort, minor pain after a long walk.
- 3rd: displacement - up to 30-50 degrees. Symptoms: tenderness of the stone( redness, swelling), limited mobility of the joint.
- 4th: displacement - over 50 degrees. Symptomatology: severe pain, corns formation, discomfort during movement, difficulty with the choice of shoes.
With hallus valgus, pain occurs due to excessive pressure in the head of the first metatarsal bone. Pain increases when the foot is in the shoes.
Symptoms of
The following symptoms are the first signs of bone on the leg near the thumb:
- reddening in the area of the thumb;
- puffiness, fatigue of the feet;
- aching feet pain near the thumb throughout the day;
- acute pain in the foot after sleeping when trying to stand on his feet;
- corns.
If you see the first signs of bone formation, immediately seek qualified help before it is too late to use traditional treatment.
How to get rid of the stone on the foot at home?
No matter how the lovers of traditional medicine claimed that the treatment of bones on the big toe is possible only with trays with the addition of herbs and salts, this way you can not get rid of it. This will only temporarily ease the pain.
Treatment of the stone on the leg at home without surgery is a fixative that will not let the disease progress. It is effective at the first stages of the disease, when deformation has already begun, but constant pains do not yet accompany the patient. The latch allows you to suspend the process, slowing the course of the disease. It is also used as a temporary measure in the event that it makes sense: for example, during the time the fixator is worn, the patient will lose excess weight or undergo a course of treatment to strengthen the bones, that is, eliminate the cause that triggered the deformities. The latch is also necessary during post-operative rehabilitation, when treatment depends on maintaining a state of rest.
In addition, the treatment of the bones on the foot near the thumb at home is done using orthopedic insoles and interdigital plates. Insoles ensure correct and even distribution of load on the feet. This, in addition, relieves stress from the spine and legs. Insoles can not be bought just like that, they are picked up specially under the foot, after the doctor's recommendations. Such insole fit into any kind of shoes, they are thin and do not cause discomfort.
Massage
Very useful massage foot, it is needed not only to restore blood flow and activate the intake of nutrients, it also helps to relieve tension from muscles, ligaments, tendons, helps to relax and cope with stress.
Moreover, the foot contains all the points associated with each organ and a simultaneous acupressure foot massage will improve overall health. It is ideal to massage 20 minutes every day for 10 days, then 3 weeks break and repeat the course.
Shoes
Choose only the right shoes - round noses( for finger space), heels - no longer than 4 cm, the sole is thick, the material is genuine leather, the presence of a supinator. In a set with orthopedic insoles - an ideal option.
Gymnastics
As for gymnastics, carrying out daily simple and accessible exercises, the foot is gradually strengthened, the influence of the factors leading to the development of inflammation decreases:
- collect small pieces scattered on the floor with your toes;
- take your toes with a pencil or pen and draw on paper numbers or letters;
- can also be put on the floor crumpled fabric and only the toes try to straighten it;
- walking on socks, barefoot.
Diet
Dishes provoking inflammatory processes in the joints are excluded from the diet. Namely - fried and smoked, sweets, spices and legumes, fat broths. In the diet add foods rich in vitamins E, A, C - to improve the stability of the ligament apparatus.
Operation
If the metatarsal bone is already displaced sufficiently and it is not possible to restore its normal position by therapeutic methods, surgical intervention is recommended. The type of operation is chosen by the attending physician. This takes into account the concomitant diseases of the patient, the degree of deviation of the finger from the normal position, the presence of secondary deformities of the foot and fingers.
The surgical intervention of cutting the bone to correct the deformation is called osteotomy and it is carried out by both open and closed access. Closed osteotomy does not involve incisions and is performed through small punctures, which is more correct in the aesthetic sense. This is a low-traumatic method of correction, in which there is no cardinal cutting of part of the bone, which significantly reduces the soreness of the surgical intervention and, as a consequence, makes it possible to reduce the amount of pain medication.
After closed osteotomy, the patient is usually discharged the next day and continues to recover at home.
How to treat a bone on the big toe: folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers many recipes for the removal of bones on the legs. Going into the essence of this pathology, one can understand that folk methods can not correct deformation of bones and can be used only at the initial stages of the disease to relieve inflammation, eliminate pain and normalize blood circulation in the phalanx of the thumb.
- When a bone on the leg hurts, it is not always possible to wait until the folk remedy is infused, or cook it. Therefore, you can use the banal pharmacy iodine , which is usually present in every home medicine cabinet. They just draw a mesh on the bone.
- Lubricate 4-6 times a day of bones on the feet of with a tincture of elderberry color on vodka. It is done simply - in May-early June to collect the color of elderberry black or red, compact in 0.5 liter jar and pour vodka. Insist for 3 weeks, shaking the jar daily.
- One hundred grams of dandelion flowers should be crushed and allowed to dry a little, then iodine is added to the medicinal raw material in such a quantity that it covers the flowers. Use this tool after you need it for four days. The legs are well steamed, dryed dry, and then the resulting composition for treating the stone on the leg is applied to it in the form of a grid. This procedure is recommended to be carried out daily at night, for two weeks.
- Compress of honey and cabbage leaf .This compress is better applied at night. Before going to sleep, steam up your legs in a warm bath, apply honey and cabbage leaf to the bone( the leaf needs to be milled slightly to make juice), fix it with a bandage. In the morning, rinse the honey with warm water. The procedures are carried out for a month.
- Beginning treatment for valgus deformity of the big toe, should be done regularly with foot bath salts. For the preparation of the bath you will need to dissolve in ordinary hot water ordinary food, salt. After this, let the water cool down a little, so that it can immerse your feet, and steam them for 10-15 minutes. Such baths contribute to the dissolution of salt deposits formed on the foot. The course of taking baths lasts two weeks, after which it is necessary to take a one-week break and again to repeat the course.
- Mix 1 raw chicken yolk and half a teaspoon of salt , lay out on the cut of bandage and apply to bump for the night. Do until the pain disappears and the bone is reduced.
In folk bone treatment on legs, not only external methods are used. To remove from the body accumulated uric acid, which often turns into growths on the bones, you can take decoction of madder. A glass of water will need a teaspoon of the crushed root of the madder. This mixture is boiled in a water bath for about ten minutes. Use in a filtered and cooled form for ½ cup before meals in the morning and evening.
Prevention
So that the bone on your leg does not bother you, follow the simple recommendations:
- Choose shoes according to the size of the foot;
- Shoes should be comfortable, moderately spacious, on a comfortable small heel;
- To prevent foot fatigue, do not spend a lot of time in high-heeled shoes;
- Walk more often barefoot;
- Before going to bed, do foot massage, pamper them with salt baths;
- In sports( running, walking), buy shoes designed for these sports.
Even if you have already got rid of the stone on the big toe, it is better not to wear shoes with a narrow heel above 4 cm, and also to put orthopedic insoles into any footwear. The latter effectively unload the anterior arch and transfer the load to the lateral row of muscles, thereby restoring the normal position of the leg.