Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle and foot pain can result from a range of factors, such as sudden injuries, repetitive strain, overuse, and the effects of daily activities.
At Pursuit Physiotherapy, our team of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists is committed to assisting you in addressing your pain, managing symptoms, and restoring optimal function to your ankles and feet.
Whether you're dealing with acute injuries or chronic conditions, we're here to provide individualized care and support to help you recover and get back to moving comfortably.
What causes foot Pain?
Ankle and foot pain can stem from various sources. Sudden injuries like twists, sprains, or fractures are common culprits, often occurring during physical activities or accidents. Repetitive movements, such as running or standing for extended periods, can also lead to strain and inflammation in the ankle and foot joints. Additionally, conditions like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis can cause chronic pain in these areas.
Symptoms of Ankle & Foot Pain
Experiencing discomfort or limited mobility in your ankle or foot? Look out for these symptoms:
Pain or tenderness in the affected area, especially during weight-bearing activities like walking or standing.
Swelling or stiffness around the ankle or foot joint.
Difficulty bearing weight on the affected limb or performing activities that require ankle or foot movement.
Instability or a feeling of "giving way" in the ankle, particularly after an injury.
Difficulty wearing certain types of shoes or walking on uneven surfaces.
Pain on bottom of the heel, particularly when first getting up in the morning
Foot Pain Chart
Foot Pain Chart (Source)
5 Most Common Areas of Ankle and Foot Pain
Big Toe - Bunions, hallux valgus
Bottom of heel/plantar fascia - plantar fasciitis
Lateral/Outer Ankle - ankle sprain, peroneal tendonitis, fracture
Base of the fifth toe - peroneal tendonitis, stress fracture
Inner Ankle - ankle sprain, tibialis posterior tendonitis
How PhysioTHERAPY, ChiroPRACTIC CARE and Massage Therapy can Help
If you have been experiencing ankle and foot pain, our team at Pursuit Physiotherapy, including our Victoria chiropractor, is here to help you with your recovery through a safe and holistic approach. Our therapists across these modalities can work together to address all aspects of your concern, by providing a thorough assessment and treatment from deep tissue work to relaxation and exercise prescription.
Custom orthotics crafted using precise measurements and diagnostic information with the Promaxx 3Dmaxx scanner, ensuring a perfect fit that addresses personal biomechanical issues can help alleviate foot pain or any other problems an individual may have.
Physiotherapy can help you assess your injury and current function, and provide you with manual therapy and neck-specific exercises to help improve your mobility, strength, and function. Physiotherapy can also include IMS dry needling to lower the sensitivity of the muscles and the nervous system, stimulate blood flow to the area and provide pain relief.
Chiropractic care will specifically address the joints and musculoskeletal function in the shoulder and surrounding areas. Our chiropractor near Esquimalt can provide a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing a blend of active release techniques, massage, joint mobilizations and manipulation, as well as an effective home exercise program leading to a long-term solution. Manual therapy in chiropractic care will be more intense and targeted in comparison to regular massage therapy.
Massage Therapy provides a therapeutic approach to addressing shoulder pain through the utilization of various massage techniques, breathing, relaxation, joint mobilization and stretching.
If you're looking for the best physiotherapist in Victoria, feel free to give us a call at 250-363-9707 to schedule your appointment with one of our physiotherapists, chiropractors or massage therapists at our new clinic located in Victoria BC.