Ankle and Feet Dysfunction

Do you need help with a ankle and/or foot problem? At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we understand how debilitating pain can be in the ankle and foot can be, which is why we are dedicated to helping you recover naturally.

Are you experiencing any of the following:

• Ankle and foot pain that persists more than a few days

• Prone to rolled ankles

• Foot pain in the mornings

• Numbness/tingling/shooting pains in the feet

• Aching feet after standing

• Inability to walk long distances

• A limited, or painful range of motion of ankle/feet/toes

• Swelling in the joints of ankle and toes

• Difficulty exercising or performing daily activities

• Tension in the glutes, low back, legs and feet

Common Causes:

Ankle and foot dysfunction can be caused by several different events or conditions such as previous injuries, overuse or repetitive strain injury, sprains, arthritis, issues stemming from hips, low back, sacrum, poor posture, and more. This is why an accurate diagnosis is critical to successful treatment.

• Poor posture (in particular lower body, hips, sacrum)

• Wear and tear of the joints

• Incorrect footwear

• Fascial tension patterns in feet and legs

• Weakness in supporting muscles (e.g., feet arches)

• Compression of nerves in lower limb

• Sporting injuries or physical trauma

• Overuse/repetitive strain injuries

• Repeated ankle rolls, falls, torn muscles

• Poor sleeping positions

Diagnosis:

The first step in helping you manage and prevent your problem is to ensure we have an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, thorough physical examination including; neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal tests, and possibly further diagnostic investigations such as X-Rays (if required).

Once our team has all the information required to make an accurate diagnosis, we will explain our findings to you in a simple and concise manner. Based on the information we collect, we can then tailor a treatment plan specific to your condition and goals. Our team is dedicated to helping you manage and prevent hand and wrist issues in a holistic manner, so you can get back to doing what you love.

If at any stage we determine that you need to be referred out to another provider we will be sure to find the right people for you.

Treatments:

At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre  we take a holistic approach to treating ankle and foot conditions. We focus on the entire neuro-musculo-skeletal system, rather than simply the pain or injury site. This includes the spine as a whole, extremity joints (hips, knees, ankles, toes), muscles, ligaments, tendons, as well as the nervous system.

We may employ a variety of Chiropractic techniques to address ankle and foot pain including:

• Manual adjusting 

• Assessment and treatment of toes, arches, ankles, knees, hips, sacrum, spine

• Adjusting tools for alignment

• Soft tissue therapy and release techniques

• Active stretching

• Taping and support 

We use techniques based on your age, range of motion, comfort levels, personal preferences and health history.

Prevention and education:

In order to help you experience lasting results outside of our practice, our team will equip you with knowledge on how to prevent future pain and injuries, give you sound ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises just for you.

If you’d like to discuss further, please book an appointment with our chiropractors here.