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Foot pain treatment and ankle pain treatment are paramount if you find yourself with painful, aching or sore ankles or feet. Our feet and ankles put in a lot of work for us on a daily basis. And pain in our feet and ankles can really keep us from doing the things we love. Here are some handy tips...

While they can often be treated at home, sometimes foot and ankle pain require medical attention. When to see a doctor:
- If the pain is getting noticeably worse
- If you notice changes to the colour of your skin, such as turning blueish or black
- If you notice progressive changes to the shape of your foot
- If you notice signs of infection, like swelling and warmth when touched
- If you cannot bear any weight on your foot
Home remedies for foot and ankle pain
RICE
RICE is one of the most straightforward home remedies for ankle pain and foot pain. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It is the first basic step to recovering from an acute musculoskeletal injury. It can relieve swelling, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Here’s how to do it: ...
Voltarol gels are indicated for soft tissue injuries (that’s when you injure tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints) – such as sprains, strains, or bruises. They’re also for soft tissue rheumatism – including tendonitis which can be quite common in the feet and ankles.
Voltarol medicated plasters are for pain relief in acute strains, sprains or bruises that occur as a result of an injury.

Whether it’s from joint pain, muscle pain, or a sprain, Voltarol medicated products work by delivering a dose of diclofenac, a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID), for triple relief:
- Relieves pain
- Reduces inflammation
- Helps speed recovery
Each product has its own delivery system – be it a gel or plaster – to get you relief where you need it most.

Voltarol Gels
Voltarol gels penetrate deep into your skin and targets delivery directly to the affected tissue underlying the treated area. As well as reducing pain, the active ingredient, diclofenac, treats inflammation which is one of the major causes of foot and ankle pain. Our Voltarol 2.32% Gel lasts for longer than our 1.16% Gel, as diclofenac accumulates under the skin, acting as a reservoir for sustained release for up to 12 hours of pain relief.
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Health, wellness & your pain
Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltarol is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way to sleep, to what you eat, mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.