Foot, Ankle, and Heel Pain Treatment in Bel Air, MD
Foot and ankle pain are quite common and can be felt all throughout the lower leg. From the shins, ankles, heels, arch, forefoot, toes and more. Today, many of us have trackers on our phone of just how many steps we take in a day. Every one of those is about 3 times your body’s weight worth of stress going into your foot. Running upwards of ten miles. Standing 1.5 – 2 hours on a hard floor. All these abuses day after day, year after year… Your feet and ankles take a beating. Now let’s factor in that around 97% of all fully grown adults have at least one foot that’s not optimally shaped. In addition, at least that many people aren’t wearing the right size or style shoe for their needs.
Treatment for Foot Pain
Stretching the calf muscles several times a day, especially in the morning and after prolonged sitting.
Ice after activity.
Tape when applied correctly (especially for severe cases).
Rest.
Custom foot orthotics (arch supports) prescribed by a chiropractor.
Losing weight if possible, especially in women. Overweight women are 6 times more likely than overweight men to get plantar fasciitis.
Chiropractic care to include adjustments to the foot, leg and spine, along with physical therapy and rehab.
Treatment for Ankle Injuries
For sprains, gentle chiropractic adjustments to the bones of the ankle, leg and foot are used to re-align and restore proper motion to the damaged joints. K tape (as pictured) may be used to promote healing and reduce inflammation. The muscles, tendons and ligaments are treated with passive physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound and electric stimulation. Manual therapy techniques such as active release, graston and massage may be performed. This is usually followed by physical therapy exercises to rehab the damaged area. Laser, dry needling and shockwave therapy have all been found to also be extremely effective in treating foot pain.
Physical Therapy for Ankle Injuries
Many ankle sprains may also require physical therapy. This is to improve communication between the brain and the foot to not only heal but prevent further injury.
As with most everything else; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Custom foot orthotics — think custom made tires, but for your feet — can help prevent ankle injuries. Orthotics help absorb the thousands of pounds of daily stress imparted on your foot and leg, but more importantly, they equally distribute the load across the foot and ankle as should be and levels the foundation of the kinetic chain.
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Foot and Ankle Pain Treatment Client Testimonials:
“Before coming to Dr. Lee, my ankle pain would wake me up during the night because of its severity. Dr. Lee has helped alleviate the pain in my ankle. By performing specific exercises twice per week, the pain is non-existent!”
– Nick, age 33
“I began seeing Dr. Lee because of a shooting pain I developed in my left heel. This pain was not only impeding upon my exercise regiment, but it began to limit my day to day activities as well. After a brief examination, Dr. Lee explained to me that my pain was being caused by Plantar Fasciitis, an inflammation of the thin layer of tough tissue that supports the arch of the foot.”
“Dr. Lee spent a lot of time educating me on exactly what my ailment was, and how he was going to go about relieving my pain. Shortly after Dr. Lee began treating my heel, I noticed that I was experiencing less and less discomfort. In a few short weeks, I was able to continue my exercise routine and enjoy my daily activities pain-free!”
“I would highly recommend Dr. Lee to anybody who is experiencing pain that is hampering their daily lives. I am confident that Dr. Lee will be able to relieve your pain, as he did mine.”
– Randy, age 25
Message From Doc
This is NOT an all-inclusive list of conditions. If you suffer from any type of pain or limited movement due to injury, age, or genetics, we've very likely helped countless others with the same conditions. If you're in pain, your body is telling you something is wrong. Even if you've been told by others there is no evidence of injury and therefore no treatment option, we can help.
Give us a call or text at 443-512-0025 and we'll figure it out together!
