Peacock Pain & Injury Clinic

Ankle & Foot Pain

Understanding Ankle and Foot Pain

Ankle and foot pain can severely impact your mobility and quality of life, making it difficult to walk, run, or even stand. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or underlying conditions, this type of pain can limit your daily activities.

At our clinic, we specialise in diagnosing and treating ankle and foot pain to help you regain function and live pain-free.

Types of ankle and foot pain

Acute Ankle and Foot Pain: Sudden onset of pain, often due to injury or trauma.
Chronic Ankle and Foot Pain: Persistent pain lasting longer than three months, requiring ongoing management.
Referred Pain: Pain originating from another part of the body, such as the knee or lower back, but felt in the ankle or foot.
Plantar Pain: Pain specifically associated with the bottom of the foot, such as plantar fasciitis.

Common Causes

Sudden movement, twists or impacts.
Overuse and repetitive movements
Muscular imbalances or weaknesses
Degenerative diseases e.g. osteoarthritis
Injury (fractures, sprain and strains)

Symptoms

Sharp or Dull Pain: Varies from intense, stabbing pain to a continuous, dull ache in the ankle or foot.
Swelling and Tenderness: Inflammation and sensitivity around the affected area.
Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty moving the ankle or foot.
Weakness or Instability: Feeling of the ankle giving way or being unable to support weight.
Bruising or Discoloration: Visible signs of injury, such as bruising or redness.

Treatment

Hands-on therapy:

joint mobilisations,
soft tissue techniques (such as massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release).

Personalised rehabilitation exercises:

areas you specifically need to strengthen or stretch
improving muscle and joint control
sport-specific training

Acupuncture / dry needling
Postural and ergonomic advice

Common Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprains
Arthritis
Fractures
Heel Spurs
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Flat Feet (Pes Planus)

Ankle & Foot Pain

Understanding Ankle and Foot Pain

Types of ankle and foot pain

Common Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

Common Conditions

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