General Aches of the Ankle
This category involves many different types of aches and pains that occur on the feet. One complaint is “tired” feet after a long day of standing or walking. Another complaint is pain in the ball of foot that is worsened with walking or in shoes. There are many causes for these general symptoms, as well as many types of treatments. Many of the complaints occur due to imbalances or misalignments that apply abnormal pressures to areas of the foot or ankle joint. Some complaints are due to arthritis or the wearing down of joints. Previous trauma or injury to the foot or ankle may have resulted in a less-than-optimal condition and lead to chronic pain.
Treatment consists of a detailed clinical exam and x-rays to identify arthritis, misalignments, abnormal bones, pressures, or joints. Many of the general aches and pains are improved by utilizing custom orthotics to offweight pressure areas or align the foot and ankle in proper positions. There are also oral and topical medicines that may be beneficial to certain complaints, such as arthritis.
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