Ankle & Foot Pain

This page is dedicated to people looking for information and tips on how to deal with foot and ankle pain.

Why Do My Ankles Hurt When Running?

Why Do My Ankles Hurt When Running?

Running is one of the best things you can do for your health. We’ve been doing it since we stepped onto this Earth – humans used to go out running to hunt for food; now we do it to stay

Dealing with a sprained ankle?

Dealing with a Sprained Ankle?

You probably know what a broken bone is,  but you may not be aware that the ligaments (the very things that hold your bones in place) can also take on damage. When that happens, you could very well be dealing

How to Deal with Repetitive Motion Injuries

How to Deal with Repetitive Motion Injuries

Repetitive motion injuries (also called repetitive strain injuries or RSI) are one of the most common ailments around the world. Over half of sports-related injuries happen due to repetitive motion. Plenty of work-related issues, both in the blue-collar and white-collar

5 Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet & How To Treat Them

5 Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet & How To Treat Them

When swelling occurs in the body, it is called “edema” and, essentially, it means that an accumulation of fluid has occurred. When this accumulation occurs in the legs, ankles or feet, it is called “peripheral edema.”. Swollen feet, for example, are

How To Detect and Treat a Ruptured Achilles Tendon

How To Detect and Treat a Ruptured Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon is one of the largest tendons that anchor muscle to bone and certainly one of the most vulnerable. The Achilles tendon attaches proximally (closest to the head) to the end of the calf muscles and distally (furthest