Walk Comfortably Again with Foot and Ankle Pain Relief
You Don’t Have to Stumble Through Life!
Every day, most of us spend a significant amount of time using our legs. We must stand, walk, and run, right? If you have foot and ankle pain, it can harm your quality of life.
Foot and ankle pain can be caused by a variety of factors, but there is some good news! Precision In Movement can assist you in locating the source of your pain and getting you back on your feet as soon as possible.
When you have pain in your feet or ankles, it can be nerve-racking to take the stairs, walk down the street, or even drive your car. Physical therapy has been shown to aid in the rehabilitation of injured extremities as well as the relief of both acute and chronic pain.
Common conditions leading to foot and ankle pain
The legs and ankles are complex structures. There are tons of reasons why you may have developed pain. Foot and ankle pain may occur suddenly due to acute injury or may develop over time due to chronic underlying conditions.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several common causes of foot pain and ankle pain, including, but not limited to the following:
Arthritis
Fallen arches
Tendinitis
Strains and sprains
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Plantar fasciitis
Fractures
Bursitis
What causes foot/ankle pain to develop?
Your feet and ankles are complex mechanical structures that must work in tandem to function properly. The foot has about a dozen bones, 30 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Pain in your feet and ankles is very common due to all of the complicated structures that make up these structures.
A variety of events can occur in your life that can cause foot and ankle pain. A foot or ankle injury can cause excruciating pain that makes it difficult to bear weight on the affected area.
This generally leaves you with only two options, both of which are bad: hopping around and risking injury to your other foot, or worse, being stuck in a chair and unable to move. Even minor pain can cause physical limitations in your day-to-day life.
How does physical therapy help relieve foot and ankle pain?
If you or a loved one has been living with foot and ankle pain, there is help available at Precision In Movement! Rest assured that we will have you back on your feet in no time.
During your first appointment, your physical therapist will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the source of your pain and then develop a personalized treatment plan for your condition.
Most treatment plans combine specialized hands-on manual therapy techniques, exercises, and stretches to restore joint mobility, improve balance, and strengthen the foot and ankle muscles.
Your treatment plan may also include balance-sheet exercises and other specialized services. We will do everything possible to relieve your pain and improve your circulation.
We will also re-evaluate your treatment plan over time and recommend lifestyle changes or orthotics to prevent future re-injury or problems.
Begin your path toward relief today
Don’t let your foot and ankle pain rule your life. You deserve to be able to walk and run without pain! Our physical therapy practice will assist you in regaining your mobility, comfort, and overall function, free of painful restrictions.
Sources:
- https://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=aaea9c4b-e2e7-4b27-a855-2d4277dfa80d
- https://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=a2395ee9-08bb-47cc-9edc-1943e2fdbf2e
- https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/foot-heel-and-toe-pain/foot-anatomy.php
- https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/te7604
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
