Why Does My Navicular Bone Hurt?
Fracture and Arthritis Are Common Causes of Pain. Less Common but Other Important Causes of Navicular Pain Include Ligament Injury, Irritation of Low Back...
Fracture and arthritis are common causes of pain. Less common but other important causes of Navicular pain include ligament injury, irritation of low back nerves, and Accessory Navicular syndrome. Don't be sidelined by ongoing foot pain.
How do you treat navicular bone pain?
- Immobilization. Placing the foot in a cast or removable walking boot allows the affected area to rest and decreases the inflammation.
- Ice. To reduce swelling, a bag of ice covered with a thin towel is applied to the affected area. ...
- Medications. ...
- Physical therapy. ...
- Orthotic devices.
What happens when your navicular bone hurts?
Accessory navicular syndrome (ANS) can cause significant pain in the mid-foot and arch, especially with activity. Redness and swelling may develop over this bony prominence, as well as extreme sensitivity to pressure. Sometimes people may be unable to wear shoes because the area is too sensitive.
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