Foot Pain
Overcome Ankle/Foot Discomfort: Walk, Run, and Live Pain-Free!
Is discomfort in your ankles or feet hindering your ability to walk, run, jump, or perform daily tasks at work or home? If this resonates with you, we understand your struggle.
Have You Experienced the Following?
- Expected the discomfort to resolve on its own, but it persisted.
- Tried various remedies like heating pads, ice, and home TENS machines with no relief.
- Opted for massages, but the discomfort returned after a few days.
- Visited a doctor who provided temporary relief through injections or medications.
- Attempted physical therapy without success.
- Considered avoiding painful activities as a coping strategy.
We’re Here to Help You Find Long-Term Solutions!
Common Ankle/Foot Conditions We Treat:
- Arthritis
- Ankle Sprain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Midfoot Pain
- Morton's Neuroma
Identifying the Causes:
However, the truth is:
- Impaired Mechanics: Joint stiffness and reduced muscle flexibility limiting range of motion; weakness and muscle imbalance affecting joint stability.
- Injuries: Resulting from rapid impact or stress on the tissue.
- Chronic Compensations: Previous injury or fear of future harm leading to exercise avoidance in specific muscle groups while overusing others.
Progressive Mobility Approach:
- Break the pain cycle through patient education, manual treatment, and improved tissue mobility.
- Enhance joint, muscle, and nerve mechanics during daily activities and exercise/sport-specific tasks.
- Load tissues to boost strength, power, and endurance for readiness without fear of reinjury.
- Investigate "upstream" to determine if foot pain is a symptom of a broader body region.
Treatments for Ankles and Feet:
- Reduce tissue inflammation through bracing, taping, and massage.
- Increase tissue mobility using instrument-assisted mobilization, cupping, dry needling, and stretching.
- Enhance core, hip, and knee control to reduce irregular ankle forces.
- Strengthen calf and intrinsic foot muscles.
- Restore complete range of motion and improve joint nourishment.
- Enhance balance and single-limb control.
- Progress plyometric and functional activities (jumping, running, cutting, squatting, climbing).
- Improve aerobic/endurance conditioning.
- Discuss appropriate footwear suggestions.
Key Concepts to Understand:
- Tissues heal, but sometimes need assistance transitioning from the inflammatory to the recovery phase.
- The actual cause of discomfort may not correlate with imaging results, as pain can result from nerve tissue oversensitivity.
- Soreness after exercise is normal and signifies strength improvements; use it to gauge readiness for additional load.
Ready to Return to Pain-Free Activities?