How Do You Treat A Bruised Toenail?
If you’re a runner, chances are you’ll deal with a bruised toenail or two at some point in your running career. Although bruised toenails are more common in people who run, you don’t necessarily have to be a runner to develop toenail bruising. Soccer players are also susceptible due to the trauma of repeatedly kicking the soccer ball. Any way you look at it, bruised toenails are not pretty and they can be painful. They usually turn an unattractive shade of black or dark blue and can be quite disfiguring, especially if you wear open toed shoes or sandals. Toenail bruises usually result from repetitive trauma to the feet and toes due to excessive running or wearing shoes that are too tight during physical activity. This usually occurs after buying a new pair of running shoes that haven’t been broken in or after running a marathon. Downhill running can also cause toenail bruises since the big toe is forced against the tip of the running shoe which causes excessive trauma. Another cause of
