Why do I have nerve pain after Achilles tendon surgery?
Achilles tendon surgery may be necessitated for those who have ruptured or torn the tendon in their heel. The Achilles tendon is a cord in the back of the ankle and heel where the heel bone connects to the muscles in the calf. When the tendon becomes overstretched, it can become ruptured or torn. The tendon can also degenerate […]
Why do my ankles hurt so much when I wake up in the morning?
Ankle pain is extremely common. Research estimates that 1 in 5 people will experience pain in their ankles at some point in their lives. Pain in your ankle when you wake up in the morning can seriously put a damper on your day. Whether it be due to a condition caused by a sudden injury […]
4 reasons physical therapists are all the foot and ankle pain specialist you need
Our feet and ankles support our body weight and allow us to walk and run. We depend on them to perform many of the activities that make up our day. So, it’s no surprise that all that wear and tear might result in foot and ankle pain every now and again. However, if you are […]
Why you might be feeling foot and ankle pain after back surgery
The cause of foot and ankle pain after back surgery may be the irritation of a nerve. Back surgery can compress or irritate a nerve in the lower spine. Unfortunately, nerves going to the leg run down the spine and exit between the vertebrae, and they are very close to the area where some types […]
3 steps a physical therapist can take to ease foot and ankle pain
The foot and ankle are complex structures that hold a lot of responsibility for bearing weight and moving the body. This means that any injury or condition that affects these areas can make walking difficult, if not impossible. Physical therapy for foot and ankle pain can help restore mobility, reduce pain and increase strength. But […]
3 steps physical therapists can take for ankle popping and foot pain
Have you ever experienced a popping sensation in your ankle? While our joints tend to pop and crack more often as we grow older, some people may experience ankle popping that is accompanied by uncomfortable foot and ankle pain. This is likely a symptom of something other than normal wear and tear of the joints. […]
2 activities you should avoid with medial ankle pain
Medial ankle pain is pain felt on the inside of your ankle. It’s typically caused by some sort of rolling or twisting motion, and when left untreated this kind of pain could lead to a stress fracture or even an ankle sprain. Ankle pain like this can often leave people discouraged by a decrease in […]
Top 3 reasons you’re feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg
The hip, knee and ankle are all joints that are responsible for bearing your weight when you walk or stand. Just think about how huge that responsibility is. Now, consider how huge of a problem it would be if you were feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg. No standing up without pain. […]
When can I go back to work after an ankle sprain?
Most people associate an ankle sprain with playing sports, and that’s understandable. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports-related injuries. What you might not know is that they are also a common type of work injury. Sprains, strains and tears are the most common work injury category according to the National Safety Council. […]
Four injury types can make descending stairs a painful exercise
Have you stopped to consider how often you are climbing and going down stairs every day? You probably haven’t, and that’s not surprising. Many people don’t think much about such a common daily activity. At least, they don’t until such an activity becomes harder or more painful to do. People who are feeling pain when […]
How can physical therapists help if you have sharp pain in your ankle but no swelling?
We rely on our feet to get us around throughout the day, and our feet depend on our ankles for unimpeded mobility. If your ankles hurt, it can make walking uncomfortable and even difficult. If you haven’t injured your ankle, then you probably want to know what could be behind your ankle pain. There are […]
How can you determine if you have a sprained ankle versus a broken ankle?
Anyone who is feeling pain in their ankle may be worried about either an ankle sprain or fracture. However, people may not know how to distinguish between these two issues. Ankle sprains are by far the more common of the two ankle conditions, and one four-year medical study reports that more than 3.1 million ankle sprains occurred […]
