Ankle Pain
Sports
What Is Sports-Related Ankle Pain?
Ankle pain caused by injury or strain is one of the most common complaints in athletes and accounts for up to 40% of all sports related injuries.
The pain typically occurs when the ligament in the ankle stretches or tears suddenly.
This causes the soft tissue around the ankle to become irritated, inflamed, and susceptible to further damage.
Conditions
What Are The Possible Causes?
Common causes for ankle pain range from:
- Not stretching before exercise
- Not wearing supportive shoes
- Excessive training
- Training on uneven surfaces
- Impact injury from sport
What Are The Risks If Left Untreated?
If left untreated, ankle pain may result in the development of chronic tendon inflammation, degeneration of stability, and possible arthritic conditions.
This also poses a high risk for re-injury.
How Is It Treated?
While the typical treatment for minor sprains includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation, there are some cases where ankle pain is severe enough to require more intensive care.
Through specific chiropractic care, you can strengthen the ligaments and tendons to help improve stability, posture, and biomechanics to prevent further damage.
Life Balance Chiropractic offers this unique form of gentle extremity adjustments to the ankle and foot bones and soft-tissue manipulation that will help you take stress off the affected area, reduce swelling, and increase flexibility, allowing you to recover faster.
