Ankle and Foot Pain

Ankle and foot injuries are not only prevalent but also challenging to avoid aggravating in daily activities. A frequent issue we encounter in Gloucester is the sprain of ankle or foot ligaments.

Ankle Pain

Ankle Pain

Prolonged ankle pain and avoidance of ankle use can lead to muscle weakening around the joint. This weakening can diminish your body’s ability to stabilize the ankle, making it more susceptible to recurrent pain or injuries.

Ankle pain varies in causes and types, depending on the sport or activity involved. Our Gloucester clinic’s professional team is adept at identifying the root cause of your ankle issues, whether you’re an elite athlete or enjoy daily dog walks, ensuring you’re back on your feet swiftly.

Ankle Pain Symptoms

Ankle pain symptoms can vary widely, from dull to sharp pain, swelling, clicking, clunking, tingling, numbness, or pins and needles. The ankle’s complex structure of multiple joints means that symptom locations can differ significantly.

What to Do if You Have Ankle Pain:

Initial steps for managing ankle pain include regular application of an ice pack, ensuring joint mobility, and gradually applying weight to the joint. These basic strategies are helpful for most ankle pain issues. For a comprehensive approach, book an appointment with a Chiropractor at our Gloucester-based clinic. We provide thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, coupled with long-term management techniques to prevent future issues.

Foot Pain

Foot Pain

The foot plays a vital role in body dynamics, chiefly in distributing force during movement. Inadequate shock absorption by the foot often results in compensatory strain on the knee, hip, or spine.

Our Gloucester chiropractic team is adept in assessing, diagnosing, and treating foot pain. They possess specialist knowledge of the foot’s influence on other areas, such as knee-related issues.

Evaluating the feet is critical, especially for athletes, but is equally important for non-athletes. Foot assessment is often a key part of treatments for foot, knee, hip, or lower back pain.

The feet are the foundation of our body’s balance, with even minor changes in foot mechanics or a history of foot pain potentially leading to a cascade of issues throughout the lower limbs and beyond.

Foot Pain Symptoms

Foot pain typically manifests when weight is borne onto it. Joints, cartilage, and ligaments undergo immense pressure, making them prone to injury. Symptoms include swelling, skin redness, clunking noises, and limping. Foot pain may also relate to other body parts, presenting as tingling, numbness, pins and needles, or muscle weakness in the foot and leg.

Common foot issues like overpronation, hyperpronation, pes planus, and flat feet can cause foot and lower limb pain.

What to Do if You Have Foot Pain

Initial steps for managing foot pain include regular application of an ice pack, maintaining joint mobility, and gentle weight application. These basic strategies are effective for most foot pain issues. For comprehensive care, book an appointment with a Chiropractor at our Gloucester clinic. We offer detailed assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, providing long-term management strategies to prevent recurrence.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is a common yet often misunderstood condition, resulting from overuse of the fascia on the foot’s sole, causing small tears and irritation.

Our Gloucester chiropractic team, specializing in lower limb conditions and biomechanics, understands the complex nature of Plantar Fasciitis and its varied causes.

Treatment involves analyzing body movement and posture, followed by targeted fascial and muscular loosening in key areas. We also provide tailored home exercise programs to facilitate a safe return to normal activities or sports.

With the right treatment and management, Plantar Fasciitis can be effectively controlled, enabling you to continue enjoying your favorite activities.

For comprehensive care, book an appointment with our Gloucester-based chiropractic clinic. Our experts are equipped to assess, diagnose, and offer long-term management strategies to prevent the recurrence of Plantar Fasciitis.

Get you out of pain…

At our Gloucester clinic, every patient is guaranteed a comprehensive and thorough assessment as a priority. We provide clear, honest explanations about the root cause of your pain and the most effective course of action to set things right. Our goal is to restore you to your optimal health swiftly, employing specific mobilisations, gentle manipulation, and a range of soft tissue therapies. Dry needling is also utilised when suitable. Additionally, we offer a summary of your initial visit, giving you a detailed record to take home for reference.

Keep you out of pain…

Our clinical team at the Gloucester clinic is dedicated to preventative care. We ensure that every patient receives a fully personalised ‘home help’ program, crucial for achieving the most effective and enduring recovery. Our approach is designed to empower you, allowing us to work together towards the most lasting solution. To take control of your health and wellness journey, call us today at 01452 309372 for an appointment or to discuss your needs with our knowledgeable team.