foot & ankle pain
Understand your foot & ankle pain.
Foot and ankle pain can come from the heel, arch, ankle joint, Achilles tendon or surrounding soft tissues and may affect walking, standing, running or balance. Explore common pain locations, symptoms and foot and ankle conditions to better understand what may be contributing to your discomfort.
Where does your foot & ankle hurt?
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These are examples of common conditions associated with each area. Foot and ankle pain can have many other causes, and pain location alone cannot confirm a diagnosis.
Common foot & ankle conditions
Explore some of the common causes of foot & ankle pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Pain involving the plantar fascia along the bottom of the foot, commonly felt near the heel and often worse with the first steps after rest.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain and stiffness involving the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle, often aggravated by running, jumping, walking uphill, or increased activity.
Ankle Sprain & Instability
Injury to the ankle ligaments, most commonly on the outer side, that can cause pain, swelling, reduced confidence, or repeated episodes of the ankle giving way.
Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
Pain involving the tendon that supports the inner ankle and arch of the foot, often aggravated by prolonged standing, walking, or weight-bearing activity.
Morton’s Neuroma
Irritation of a nerve in the forefoot that may cause burning pain, tingling, numbness, or the sensation of stepping on something under the ball of the foot.
Foot & Ankle Osteoarthritis
Joint changes within the foot or ankle that can contribute to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility during walking or everyday activity.
Other foot & ankle concerns we see: peroneal tendinopathy · metatarsalgia · stress injuries · tarsal tunnel syndrome · heel fat pad pain · midfoot pain · post-operative rehabilitation · general foot and ankle pain
Foot & ankle pain can feel different for everyone
You might be experiencing
Pain with standing, walking or running
Heel or arch pain
Pain with stairs or pushing off
Swelling around the foot or ankle
Stiffness or limited movement
Weakness, giving way or instability
