A member asked:

How effective is epsom salt for normal feet pain (from walking too much, nothing serious). does it actually relieve pain or is it just for relaxation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Along with: The warm soak, it can give relief for mild foot pain.

Dr Toman agreed

Answered 8/9/2013

5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How effective is epsom salt for normal feet pain (from walking too much, nothing serious). does it actually relieve pain or is it just for relaxation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Toman agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a glass sliver in my foot. Is it safe to soak my foot in Epsom salt? Does Ichthammol actually work to draw the sliver out? Never used before.

A member asked:

I am a diabetic and have a ulcer on my foot should I soak it in epsom salt? It is about 1/4 inch wide and deep

A member asked:

My one foot has been swollen since may Ive been to the dr 3 times and nothing they subscribe is working Im also getting abscesses more frequently I have one now I soaked in epsom salt bath an today I popped it w massive amounts of pus what iswrong?

A member asked:

I have a bump on my big toe on the right foot. It's swollen a little and a little painful. Warm epsom salt soaks and advil helps. What could it be? I can provide pictures if necessary?

A member asked:

How can I get rid of foot odor? I wash them twice a day. Trim my nails. I wear wool socks and foot powder. I tried Drysol. I soak them in vinegar and Epsom salt occasionally. But I can't go out with closed shoes without the smell lingering?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Woke up w/feet pain, had it all day. Pain/burning on bottom of feet. Hurts to stretch/walk. Tried bengay, epsom salt & Aleve (naproxen) no-relief yet.

I am 15 weeks,with severe braxton hicks.at most how many times per day i can do epsom salt feet bath?

Pain/achy/burnin/sore to touch feet. 2nd day woke up w/this it lasts all day. No discolor, don't have diabetes. No relief w/bengay, epsom salt, aleve (naproxen).

My husband is having major swelling in his feet so bad he can't hardly walk. He says its almost a burning feeling. Is this too much salt in diet?

Now that I have some epsom salt (for feet), is there any benefit or harm from doing a full body soak for 15 minutes in epsom salt bath?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?