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Avulsion fractures happen when a small piece of bone breaks off the site of the main fracture, sometimes \u2013 and often \u2013 also affecting the ligament located near the break. They can be very painful, and even after healing over they can cause a lot of pain and discomfort even years after the initial injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a doctor suspects that you have sustained an avulsion fracture, the first step is to have the affected limb x-rayed in order to establish the extent of the injury; from there, treatment options include placing the affected limb in a cast for about six to eight weeks, sometimes treatment for avulsion fractures might include surgery to remove the bone fragment and support the healing bone, and other times the insertion of staples or screws might be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 home remedies to relieve the pain and discomfort that can be associated with an avulsion fracture to combine with your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Resting the Affected Limb<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have sustained any kind of muscle injury or bone fracture like an avulsion fracture, the first thing that emergency personnel will recommend is to immobilize the affected limb \u2013 and from there, to rest it as much as possible over the coming six to eight weeks. This resting period gives the affected break time to heal naturally, often while being held in place by a cast which helps to prevent further accidental injury while the body part is healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the best things that you can do, and it counts for most types of strains<\/a>, injuries, and fractures \u2013 but especially for avulsion fractures, where any movement can make the pain worse and impair the body\u2019s natural healing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine resting the limb affected by the fracture together with some of the methods mentioned on this list, whether your injury is recent or whether you\u2019re a few weeks into recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Massage Around the Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best possible things you can do at home for muscle injuries or avulsion fractures is to massage <\/a>the area around the fracture \u2013 although this should be done with extreme care and might be hard while still wearing a cast. Massage can help to promote the flow of blood to the area that\u2019s still being healed, and it can also help to relieve a lot of the muscle tension and discomfort that\u2019s associated with an avulsion fracture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the fact that most of the healing process (whether surgery is performed or not) will be in a cast, massage is usually reserved for the time when the cast has already come off. Where surgery was performed to hold the fracture in place (or to remove a bone fragment), it\u2019s best to see a massage professional first and ask them to recommend the best massage techniques that you can use at home to complement the rest of your treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Bracing with Tape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mobility tape is available to order online, and a lot of people don\u2019t realize just how useful it can be for their health until they try it. It\u2019s a well-known product used by a lot of people in professional sports every day, but it\u2019s gaining more popularity as a way to support painful joints and muscle strains outside the world of sport with more people adding it to their medical kits every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases of an avulsion fracture<\/a>, especially after surgery has been done to help the fracture heal or after the cast has been removed, the affected body part is in need of added support. Traditional braces are often too tight to use straight after surgery, and tape allows for the same support that a brace would have given \u2013 just without the possible discomfort associated with bracing up after surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of tape is strong enough to support a healing fracture, but not so tight that it can impair blood flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Applying Ice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have any kind of recent muscle<\/a>, bone or ligament injury, one of the first emergency measures that people are taught in medical school (and during first-aid lessons) is to apply ice directly to the affected area. This is because cooling down a recent injury as close to the moment it actually happens as possible can and will help to reduce the swelling \u2013 and a lot of the pain and discomfort that happens due to the swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice and compression together are one of the best things that can be done for a recent or healing injury: In many cases it can even reduce the risk of added bruising, and it can help to relieve the pain until one can get to medical attention for the proper scans and getting the injury in a cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying ice isn\u2019t just for recent injuries, either. It can also help to relieve the pain and discomfort when it comes to the healing process when the cast has been removed, and ice can even relieve associated pain from injuries that are decades old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Herbal Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People have known about the natural health benefits of herbs for thousands of years, and science is starting to catch up with what people have been doing for years \u2013 and finally supporting some of the evidence out there with clinical studies that explore and refine the benefits we can get from nature. When you\u2019re in need of a natural healing boost, there are plenty of herbs that you can include in your daily routine \u2013 some of them can be applied directly to the affected area for pain relief, while others are best brewed into a tea or incorporated into food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For healing fractures, milk thistle<\/a> is one of the best possible herbs out there: While traditionally known as a plant that helps to heal the liver, it can also do wonders for bone injuries and fractures. Increasing your calcium intake through natural means with an immune-boosting turmeric tea can also help: Imagine chai tea, but with some different spices for an added boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Increasing the Right Diet Components<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diet <\/a>has a lot to do with how healthy you are in general, how well your immune system is able to fight off any potential viruses and infections \u2013 and how well you heal. When you\u2019re healing from an avulsion fracture or any other type of recent bone, muscle or ligament injury, your body needs every bit of added support that it can get, and taking a look at the diet you follow and making some changes is one of the best things that you can do for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to change your entire diet when healing from a fracture, but a few changes that boost the nutritional content (and often calcium content) of your diet can do a great deal for helping your body\u2019s natural processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re lactose intolerant \u2013 or just don\u2019t like drinking milk \u2013 consider the use of supplements to fill this gap in your dietary needs while you\u2019re healing from a fracture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Elevate the Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adding pressure and cold to the affected area is one of the first things that people are taught to do in cases of most fractures during first-aid classes \u2013 but that\u2019s not all. If you\u2019ve never taken a first-aid class before, you should know that the other recommendation for a lot of injuries and fractures is to elevate the area above the heart. This becomes more critical if there\u2019s any bleeding (whether internal or external) because of the break or fracture, and can help to alleviate the pain and swelling felt \u2013 at least until they break or fracture <\/a>can be properly examined by a doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevating the area isn\u2019t a step that\u2019s exclusively reserved for emergency care, though. It can also be helpful where you\u2019re still healing from the injury weeks later, and it can help to keep the affected area still as well as promote blood flow in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Bracing Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The use of mobility <\/a>tape is often recommended above the use of bracing while the injury is still in the earliest healing stages, but once the injury has gone through several weeks of healing, the use of a brace (whether knee, ankle or any other type) can be greatly helpful when it comes to offering added support to a body part that you have previously injured. Even if an injury was years ago, the use of a brace can help to give added support and prevent further injury \u2013 or re-injury \u2013 of an avulsion fracture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of braces available for almost every part of the body that you can think of to strap in: Those securing with adjustable straps are best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any tingling or a loss of feeling after using a brace, loosen the brace or discontinue the treatment and make an appointment with your doctor to re-examine the injury and see which natural treatment method is best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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