Ankle pain can disrupt your balance, affect the way you walk, and prevent you from participating in many forms of exercise. Boston Pain Clinic in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment to relieve ankle pain and help you regain function. Call the Boston Pain Clinic office to arrange an evaluation or request an appointment online today.
If you experience ankle pain, it may be due to one of these causes:
A sprain occurs when the ligaments that enable your ankle joint to support the weight of your body are injured. A sudden twist from a trip or fall or setting your foot down awkwardly can overstretch them past the normal range and sometimes result in a tear. If they don’t heal properly, your joints become chronically weak, uncomfortable, and painful.
Arthritis can affect one or multiple joints. Over 54 million Americans are affected by this disease. There are many types of arthritis, each with its own cause and treatment methods.
Other causes of ankle pain include nerve damage, fractures, infection, poor structural alignment of the leg or foot, and Achilles tendon ruptures. The level of pain and other symptoms vary depending on the cause of your condition. You might feel gradual or sudden burning, aching, or throbbing and develop swelling.
Home remedies can often alleviate mild to moderate ankle pain, such as applying ice to the ankle, elevating the foot, using compression bandages, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers. However, these methods are not always sufficient to correctly treat ankle pain.
Seek medical help immediately if you have these symptoms:
Call Boston Pain Clinic if you’re unsure of the cause of your ankle pain or if it persists for more than a few days.
The experts at Boston Pain Clinic start the ankle pain treatment process with an examination. During the consultation, your provider takes your medical history and examines your ankle to pinpoint the exact cause of your ankle pain. They might also recommend tests or imaging procedures.
Afterward, your provider starts you on a treatment plan tailored toward your specific ankle pain. It might include simple measures like resting and icing or treatments such as physical therapy, trigger point injections, dry needling, massage therapy, and steroid injections.
Call Boston Pain Clinic or request an appointment online today to end ankle pain and regain your active lifestyle.