Recovery time for a foot muscle strain is somewhat dependent on individual differences and the extent of the injury, and usually takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
In the initial stage of foot muscle strain, you should try to rest in bed and avoid activities. Elevate the affected limb to promote blood return and reduce the symptoms of edema. It can also be treated with ice packs within 72 hours and massage and baking during the relief period.
If severe swelling occurs, it is recommended to cooperate with the brace immobilization for about 3 weeks, which is conducive to the healing of the torn muscle fibers.
If there is long-term chronic pain, swelling, impaired mobility and other symptoms, you should go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, to give targeted treatment or treatment, and in severe cases, feasible surgical treatment.