About Chiropractic and Osteopathy
22nd April 2025
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- 212 Great North Road, Five Dock, NSW 2046
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Foot and ankle pain is a common complaint that can significantly impact a person’s mobility and overall well-being. It refers to discomfort or soreness experienced in the structures of the foot and ankle, including the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Foot and ankle pain can arise from various causes and may vary in intensity, location, and duration.
Several conditions, such as Achilles Tendonitis or Plantar Fasciitis, can result in foot and ankle pain. One common cause is overuse or repetitive strain, which can result from running, walking long distances, or wearing ill-fitting shoes. Injuries can also cause foot and ankle pain. Sprained ankles, fractures, and ligament tears are frequently encountered injuries that can occur due to accidents, sports activities, or falls. These injuries can cause immediate pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected foot or ankle.
Other factors contributing to foot and ankle pain include flat feet, high arches, bunions, corns, calluses, nerve impingements, and infections. It’s essential to consult a healthcare professional if foot and ankle pain persists, worsens, or interferes with daily activities. A proper diagnosis can determine the underlying cause of the pain and guide appropriate treatment options.
Joint Sprain:
A joint sprain refers to the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect bones to each other. In the foot and ankle, sprains commonly occur in the ankle joint. They can result from a sudden twisting or wrenching motion, causing pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected joint. Treatment involves rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), pain medication, and manual therapy.
Tendonitis:
Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, the tissue that connects muscles to bones. It commonly affects the tendons in the foot and ankle, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Overuse, repetitive motions, and injury are common causes. Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), pain medication, and manual therapy.
Muscle Strain:
A muscle strain occurs when a muscle or its tendons are overstretched or torn. In the foot and ankle, muscle strains can result from sudden movements, overexertion, or improper footwear. Symptoms include pain, swelling, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking or performing activities. Treatment involves rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), pain medication, and manual therapy.
Achilles Tendonitis:
Achilles tendonitis refers to the inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is commonly caused by overuse, excessive strain, or repetitive activities. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and stiffness in the back of the ankle. Treatment involves rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), manual therapy, pain medication, and sometimes orthotic devices or a walking boot.
Plantar Fasciitis:
Plantar fasciitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the foot arch. It typically causes heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning. Contributing factors include overuse, poor foot mechanics, and inadequate footwear. Treatment includes rest, ice, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, pain medication, and manual therapy.
Stress Fracture:
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or overuse most often caused by running. In the foot and ankle, stress fractures often occur in the metatarsal bones. Symptoms include localised pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected area. Treatment involves rest, immobilisation with a cast or walking boot, pain medication, and gradually resuming activity under medical supervision.
Foot and Ankle Pain Treatment Methods
We have our own unique style of massage developed to complement our adjustments. We are experts at tracing the cause of foot and ankle pain to its source, and our treatment includes both the front of the not only the foot and ankle. But your entire leg from the hip down. This approach focuses on you as a whole person, not just a region in isolation, and so it brings you not only short-term relief from pain, but also lasting improvements to your health and well-being. Our adjustments all use traction, making them smooth and gentle on your body. We work with you to devise personalised functional exercises that you can use to strengthen your hip, knee, ankle and foot and build your stability.
About
Five Dock Osteopathic & Chiropractic is located in Canada Bay, in Sydney’s Inner West. Servicing suburbs including Burwood, Croydon, Drummoyne, Five Dock, Haberfield, Concord, Abbotsford, Chiswick, Leichhardt, Wareemba, Russell Lea, Summer Hill, Strathfield.
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7AM – 7PM
Wednesday, Friday 7AM – 6PM
Saturday 7AM – 2PM
Sunday 8AM – 2PM
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