Ankle and foot pain

Ankle and foot pain

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Foot and ankle injuries cover a very wide range of conditions and for that reason we’ll talk only about the general principles for treatment rather than go into detail on each condition. People tend to protect their foot/ankle injuries excessively for a day or...
Ankle sprain-Syndesmosis

Ankle sprain-Syndesmosis

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

A ‘High ankle sprain’ is an injury to the higher ankle ligaments, those which start just above the normal ankle joint and extend up the leg, towards the knee. High ankle sprain is generally a serious condition and more complex than a normal ankle sprain. Because of...
Arthritis

Arthritis

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

You have arthritis. What now? The closed ended diagnosis of arthritis can feel like a death sentence: Wear and tear. Your joint surface is damaged. The damage is responsible for your pain. Using the joint will damage it more. You need to stop doing the activities you...
Bunions

Bunions

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

When your big toe pushes against the next toe, forcing the joint of the big toe to expand and protrude, the resultant bony bump is known as a Bunion. The skin over the Bunion is often red and painful. Wearing tight narrow shoes is commonly the cause of bunions, but...
Bursitis

Bursitis

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Bursitis is the swelling and inflammation of a small sac of synovial fluid. These sacs are found over bony prominences where a muscle (usually the muscle’s tendon) could be at risk of high friction or damage. The resultant pain from the increased swelling and...