Ankle Pain Treatment at Suburban Foot & Ankle Center
What causes Ankle pain?
Ankle pain comes from a host of different matters, from acute injuries to chronic conditions. The origin of the pain is the first point for finding the right treatment.
Most Frequent Causes of Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain: This is when the ligaments are overstretched or torn, possibly due to the ankle’s twisting or rolling.
- Arthritis: It is a degenerative joint disease characterized by pain and stiffness.
- Tendon Injuries: The inflammation or break of the tendons, like Achilles tendinitis, can cause the injury.
- Fractures: The bones that make up the ankle joint are broken.
- Overuse: Recurring stress from activities such as running or sports.
Top Effective Treatments For Ankle Sprains at Suburban Foot & Ankle Center
A sprain in your ankle can be painful, but with proper care, you can recover completely. Our specialists apply brand new methods for treating sprains to help you get back your mobility.
The best ways to treat ankle sprains are
- Rest and Ice: These are used to lessen swellings and manage pain.
- Bracing: Those supportive devices that stabilize the joint and make it properly heal are helpful as well.
- Physical Therapy: The exercises, mainly those focused on the growth of the muscles of the legs, are very useful for the prevention, as well as for the flexibility of the joints to be improved.
- Cortisone Injections: In cases of more severe pain, the inflammation that comes with injections can be reduced by those treatments respectively in combination.
- Surgical Intervention: In the case, where other placebos will not be a successful outcome, then, in a rare situation it may be the last option for treatment.
How to Prevent Ankle Pain from Returning
When it comes to ankle health, prevention is the key. These straightforward techniques enable you to keep your ankles nice and strong without being subject to pain.
Tips to Prevent Future Ankle Issues
- Strengthen Muscles: Do regular workouts that ultimately increase the strength of the ankle and the neighboring muscles.
- Wear Proper Footwear: Try on shoes with deep arches and built-in cushioning.
- Avoid High-Risk Activities: Be aware of activities that can lead to strains or injuries of the ankle joint.
- Stretch Regularly: It is better to always the calf muscle and the ankles before you stretch.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: You may not know but great pressure that your ankles get by being overweight.
When to See a Specialist for Ankle Pain
Without a doubt, if your ankle pain is getting in the way of your daily activities or is severe and constant, you should reach out to a professional as soon as possible in order to address the pain at an early stage. Aggravation of ankle pain and irritation of the joint are usually the causes that prod people to see their doctor.
Signs You Should See a Podiatrist
- Persistent Pain: Besides, it is time to start consulting a specialist if the pain stays for a week, and there is no tendency of symptom improvement but instead, the pain is getting even worse.
- Swelling & Stiffness: Imagine the swelling reaching an acute stage such that movement is highly limited or even impossible.
- Inability to Bear Weight: Of great importance is the fact that if you cannot walk or stand because of the pain, it is advisable that you see a doctor.
- Deformities or Bruising: Noticeable configurations in the form, not to mention severe bruising on the ankle are signs you should see the doctor immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ankle Pain Treatment
We all know and understand that you may have a lot of questions! Here are some of the more common questions we get from our patients:
How long will it take for an ankle sprain to heal?
In most cases, this takes care of the sprain in about 2 to 6 weeks if you follow the instructions and instructions that are given to you.
Can I walk on an injured ankle?
It’s a good idea not to put any weight on your injured ankle until the doctor has said that it’s okay.
Do you accept insurance for ankle pain treatment?
Indeed, we take most of the major insurance plans. Contact us for more details.
What should I do if my ankle pain doesn’t go away?
If your problem is still there the doctor will give you more tests to find out the problem.
Can physical therapy help my ankle pain?
Definitely, physical therapy can work ankle inflammation problems really well and help you improve your overall mobility, especially after an injury.