Working out and exercising are essential parts of what it means to be a healthy, active person. Not only does exercise help us burn extra calories, it helps us have stronger bodies. However, if one is not careful, exercise may lead to a litany of different foot conditions. An individual who is exercising might experience sore ankles after engaging in physical activity. If this applies to you, you might consider performing ankle and joint mobility exercises that are comfortable in order to stretch the area. This might reduce pain from sore ankles. Additionally, one may be able to prevent ankle pain from occurring in the first place if one properly warms up before a workout. Contact a podiatrist today for more information on ankle pain. 

Ankle pain can be caused by a number of problems and may be potentially serious. If you have ankle pain, consult with John Killough, DPM from Regional Foot Center. Our doctor will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.

Ankle pain is any condition that causes pain in the ankle. Due to the fact that the ankle consists of tendons, muscles, bones, and ligaments, ankle pain can come from a number of different conditions.

Causes

The most common causes of ankle pain include:

• Types of arthritis (rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and gout)
• Ankle sprains
• Broken ankles
• Achilles tendinitis
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Stress fractures
• Bursitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Plantar fasciitis

Symptoms

Symptoms of ankle injury vary based upon the condition. Pain may include general pain and discomfort, swelling, aching, redness, bruising, burning or stabbing sensations, and/or loss of sensation.

Diagnosis

Due to the wide variety of potential causes of ankle pain, podiatrists will utilize a number of different methods to properly diagnose ankle pain. This can include asking for personal and family medical histories and of any recent injuries. Further diagnosis may include sensation tests, a physical examination, and potentially x-rays or other imaging tests.

Treatment

Just as the range of causes varies widely, so do treatments. Some more common treatments are rest, ice packs, keeping pressure off the foot, orthotics and braces, medication for inflammation and pain, and surgery.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Charleston and Effingham, IL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.