Question
the bone on the top of my right foot is swollen and hurts when i flex my foot
upwards. it will go away but then comes back. it also hurts when i walk on it. i
did not injure it. should i be icing it and putting heat on it also?

Answer
Whenever you have an acute injury, ice is always best.  I feel that heat should be avoided.  Apply ice throughout the day, but no more frequently than 20 minutes at a time.

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Andrew Schneider, DPM

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