Ankle and Foot Pain

Ankle and Foot Pain is not a common issue that chiropractors see, but it is something we can help with. The Ankle and Foot are important for the overall alignment of the rest of the body. This area is the only part of the body that touches the floor and this gives the brain crucial information so the brain can plan how to best move through the world around us. A weak, cramped, disconnected foot has negative influences on the rest of the body. The ankle and foot are vulnerable to chronic dysfunction because the mainstream design of shoes constrict and weaken the foot.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the ankle and foot may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful, and the arches of the foot can begin to collapse. At its worst, it may become very unstable and weak and cause secondary issues in the knee, hips and lower back. It can be frustrating when the pain starts to impact other joints and it may develop into a snowball of chronic pain throughout the leg and back

Conditions that cause this?

The complex nature of the ankle and foot means there is a wide variation in potential causes. Our chiropractor will attempt to determine which of the following conditions is causing your ankle and foot pain.

Common Conditions that cause ankle and foot pain;

- muscle strain - joint sprain - fascial inflammation - fractures/tears - nerve inflammation - trauma - osteoarthritis - Repetitive Strain - Arthritis - Sporting Injuries - referred pain from lumbar disc herniation - Hallux Valgus - Gout - Hammer Toe - Flat Feet - ligament tears - Bunions - Achilles Tears - Shin Splints - Plantar Fasciitis - Supination - Stress Fractures - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Chronic Ankle Instability

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. We then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your ankle and foot pain.

Treatment

Improvements in Low back pain general occur when treatment enhances and optimizes the functions of the ankle and foot.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the flexibility of the muscles and joints of the toes, forefoot and ankle, increase the strength of the sole of the foot and shin and calf muscles, regain separation between toes, strengthen the big toe, regain shock absorption of the ankle, and address other areas that influence the ankle and foot such as hip strength and control and footwear.

Common techniques : Activator / Drop Piece Adjustments / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustments / Cupping / IASTM Scraping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Postural Exercises / Leg Muscles Strengthening / Foot stability / Pelvic muscle Strengthening / Functional Movement Training

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