Ankle Sprain Pain
Are you finding it challenging to walk, run, jump, descend stairs, or perform your daily tasks due to ankle/foot discomfort?
Does This Sound Familiar?
You anticipated the discomfort to fade away within days or weeks, but it persisted.
You tried remedies like heating pads, ice, and home TENS machines to no avail.
Despite massages, the discomfort returned shortly after.
Medical interventions, including injections or medications, provided temporary relief.
Previous attempts at physical therapy yielded little improvement.
You’ve opted to avoid painful activities to manage the discomfort, haven’t you?
We’re Here to Provide Long-Term Solutions!
We Address Common Ankle/Foot Conditions Including:
- Arthritis
- Ankle Sprain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Midfoot Pain
- Morton's Neuroma
Primary Causes:
- Impaired Mechanics: Reduced joint flexibility and muscle imbalance affect range of motion and stability.
- Injuries: Rapid impacts or stress lead to tissue damage.
- Chronic Compensations: Prior injuries or fear of re-injury result in activity avoidance or overuse of certain tissues.
Alpha Osteopractic's Approach:
- Break the pain cycle through patient education, manual treatment, and enhancing tissue mobility.
- Improve joint, muscle, and nerve mechanics during daily activities and specific exercises/sports.
- Strengthen tissues to withstand demands and prevent re-injury.
- Examine other body regions to identify potential contributors to foot pain.
Treatment Strategies:
- Enhance tissue mobility through mobilization, cupping, and stretching.
- Improve core, hip, and knee control to reduce ankle stress.
- Strengthen calf and foot muscles.
- Restore full range of motion and joint health.
Enhance balance and single-limb control.
- Progress plyometric and functional activities (jumping, running, cutting, etc.).
- Enhance aerobic/endurance conditioning.
- Discuss appropriate footwear recommendations.
Key Concepts:
- Tissues Heal: While the body can self-repair, assistance may be needed to progress from inflammation to recovery.
- Imaging vs. Discomfort: Pain may not correlate with imaging results, which may show tissue damage without pain, or vice versa.
- Exercise Soreness: Soreness indicates tissue growth and strength gains but should guide further training.
- Return to Activities: With proper education, mechanics, and gradual loading, returning to previous activities is usually achievable.
Take Action Now!
Speak With Brittany A. Forbes, PT, DPT, at Alpha Osteopractic in Hampstead, NC.