What Causes Ankle Pain?
Ankle Pain has many causes. Your ankle is a complex structure consisting of many interconnected parts, including bones, tendons, muscles, and other tissues susceptible to stress and injury. In fact, ankle sprains and strains are among the most frequent causes of visits to our podiatrists. You can minimize the chances of injuring an ankle by doing ankle strength and flexibility exercises and by properly warming up and cooling down when you exercise or perform strenuous activities.
The RICE protocol is a proven method for the initial treatments of many ankle and foot injuries:
Rest - Immediately stop the activity that caused the ankle trauma.
Ice - Apply an ice pack several times per day for 15 minutes each time.
Compression - Compression wraps minimize movement and reduce swelling.
Elevation - Lying down and raising your foot on a pillow above your heart will help fluid drain from the ankle.
Over-the-counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Tylenol can also help reduce swelling and pain.
Achilles tendonitis
Bursitis
Fractures - Stress fractures and other types of breaks can cause direct ankle pain.
Gout
Radiating arch pain - Arch problems like plantar fasciitis can cause ankle pain.
Sprains - Ankle sprains are one of the most common ailments treated by podiatrists.
Various kinds of arthritis -The stiffness of arthritis causes ankle pain and mobility problems.
If your ankle pain and swelling don’t begin to subside after several hours, you may have a severe injury requiring assistance from your foot care professional. Properly treating ankle sprains is essential for avoiding chronic ankle instability.
Get in touch with Podiatry Foot and Ankle Institute, located in Hackensack and Fort Lee, NJ. With access to advanced technologies, Our podiatrists, Dr. Edward Harris, Dr. Neil Goldberg, Dr. Adam Rozenstrauch and Dr. Yakov Groysman can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions, including heel pain, foot & ankle injuries, toe deformities, toenails problems, and plantar warts. Call (201) 488-3668 or (201) 224-5790 You can also make an appointment online with Podiatry Foot and Ankle Institute today.
