Foot and Ankle Pain
Your entire body suffers when your feet do. Even though it might appear that your foot is a small part of your body and shouldn't matter much to how you feel overall, this isn't the case. Your feet are necessary for movement. Every step you take may become painful, and your entire day is spent trying to avoid moving to stop the pain.
Physical therapy can assist you in returning to activity after suffering a foot injury without having to deal with persistent pain. When it comes to treating foot discomfort, targeted exercises, and stretching techniques can be extremely helpful.
The Cause of Foot and Ankle Pain
There are many things that can affect foot pain. Your feet are vulnerable to damage with practically every movement you make. You might not even realize it, but even your footwear choices or how many steps you take each day can influence foot pain. Needless to say, wherever the foot goes, the ankle follows. In fact, the ankle's flexibility is what allows the foot to move at all. It is important to take care of our feet and ankles as they play a crucial role in the support of our body in terms of balance, posture, and the well-being of our lives.
Foot injuries are very common. A slip, a tumble, or stepping on something sharp could cause you to experience severe pain. The following is a list of some of the most frequent foot injuries:
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Bone spurs
- Bursitis
- Flat feet
- Achilles tendinitis
- Avulsion fracture
- Sprains and/or Strains to ankle or foot
About Foot and Ankle Pain
While some of these injuries may occur because of a sports incident, this is not always the case. Overuse injuries are one of the most common types of injuries that can cause foot and ankle pain. These are injuries that arise because of regular or overuse use rather than any specific accident or fall.
Every step you take puts strain on your feet and ankles. Every jump adds to the pressure. Furthermore, physical activities like long-distance running or walking can place a lot of strain on both your feet and ankles. If you do not take the necessary precautions to avoid injury, such as stretching regularly and wearing the proper footwear, you may sustain an injury simply by going about your daily routine.
Ankle pain could start the same as foot pain. A sprain or strain from a sudden fall or sports injury is common, and these injuries can sometimes produce severe pain that lasts for weeks, especially if not appropriately treated.
Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain may show up over time, as is frequently seen with overuse injuries, or it can arise quickly after an accident. When you begin to feel discomfort, you should seek a consultation with a physical therapist to be assessed for the root cause of the pain. Your physical therapist will utilize a variety of treatments, such as stretching techniques and other exercises, to help increase strength and restore mobility while reducing pain by addressing the source of the problem.
Apart from the procedures mentioned above, your physical therapist may advise you to wear special footwear. Specialized shoes can have a significant impact on your foot pain, improving how you walk by supporting your arch and helping to alleviate pain with each step.
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