Foot & Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle provide weight bearing, shock absorption and balance for the entire body. Moreover, Hip, knee, ankle and foot are work together to play a crucial role in moving the lower limbs. Then, dysfunctions in hip, knee, and even low back can cause pain in the lower leg and foot. For these reasons, it is very important to have a correct diagnosis to treat the underlying conditions.

Mostly, foot and ankle pain are caused by a lack of proper support or inappropriate footwear. Nearly 80% patients with chronic foot pain have pronated feet (flat feet) and 10% have high arches.

Chiropractors commonly treat the following ankle and foot conditions:

—Acute/Chronic ankle sprains:A painful and swollen ankle following a twisting-type injury.

—Plantar fasciitis: Patients experience sharp heel pain that radiates along the bottom of the foot. It is worse when getting out of bed in the morning.

—Achilles tendonitis: Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone, is overused to cause repetitive or intense strain.The pain typically begins as a mild ache in the back of the leg or above the heel after running or long walking. Patients might also experience tenderness or stiffness, especially in the morning, but usually improves with mild activity.

In our clinic, after reduced pain and restored normal joint mechanic, it is important to improve the flexibility of the joints and improve muscle strength to prevent future injuries. Please call our team at Evergreen Health & Wellness today to set up a consultation and bring an end to ankle and foot pain.