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I bent my big toe back and strained ligaments what can i do to speed recovery thanks ?
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are the first line treatments for an ligament injury. I'd recommend icing for 20 minutes at a time, at least twice a day. Take 4 advil (ibuprofen) (if you have no stomach problems) 3 times a day with food. Elevate the foot as much as possible, and wrap with an ACE. If it feels no better after couple weeks, i would recommend going in for an x ray to rule out fracture.
Answered 11/30/2016
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Have your first MPJ: wrapped and use a surgical shoe. (Which doesn't allow propulsion.)
Answered 1/10/2016
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