If you want to avoid orthopedic surgery, try these natural remedies first — you might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Bone bumps on the feet aren’t just cosmetic flaws — they can be extremely painful. While they appear as bone growths around the big toe, they are actually salt deposits that harden around the joint and slowly push the big toe inward toward the other toes.
These bumps can result from various causes, such as the flu, gout, poor diet, metabolic issues, or even improper footwear. They cause severe discomfort and pain.
Two-thirds of people over 65 experience pain in their joints and foot bones.
While this condition is more common in older adults, it can also affect young people in their 20s, who may notice pain or swelling near the big toe that worsens over time.
Surgery is one solution, but it’s painful, requires a long recovery, and may only offer temporary relief. Fortunately, there are non-surgical, natural methods that can help relieve joint pain.
Natural Remedy for Removing Salt Deposits
One of the main causes of pain and bump formation is excess salt intake. To help your body eliminate this excess salt, try the following natural drink:
Ingredients:
- 300 ml water
- 1 tablespoon ground bay leaves
Instructions:
- Place the bay leaf in water and boil for 5 minutes in an enamel pot.
- Pour the mixture into a thermos and let it sit overnight.
- In the morning, strain the liquid and sip small amounts throughout the day.
- Repeat this process for 3 consecutive days, preparing a fresh batch each evening.
- After a 7-day break, repeat the 3-day course again.
If you start going to the bathroom more often, that’s a sign the salt is dissolving — and joint pain should start to fade.
Topical Bay Leaf Ointment
Treat the bumps externally using this simple and natural remedy:
Ingredients:
- 100 ml of 96% alcohol
- 5 large bay leaves
- 3 liters of water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Instructions:
- Mix the bay leaves and alcohol, and leave the jar in a dry place at room temperature for 1 week.
- After a week, soak your feet in warm water with baking soda.
- Dry your feet, then apply the bay leaf tincture to the painful area.
- Put on cotton socks and rest your feet to let the remedy work.
Olive Oil Massage
Massaging with olive oil helps improve blood circulation in the toes. This promotes synovial fluid movement around the bones, reducing joint pain over time.
Massage your toes and feet with olive oil for 15 minutes, twice a day. With consistent use, you may notice that the bump shrinks in size, as excess deposits gradually break down.
These natural methods may take time, but they are gentle on the body and can offer lasting relief – without the need for invasive procedures.
