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Ankle & Foot Pain

Sports Chiropractors in Alpharetta and Atlanta, GA

Ankle & Foot Pain services offered in Alpharetta and Atlanta, GA

Ankle and foot pain are common musculoskeletal problems, but these symptoms can significantly diminish your ability to stay active. At Synergy Release Sports in Buckhead Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia, the phenomenal team of chiropractors offers highly effective, all-natural treatments for foot and ankle pain to restore your quality of life. Call the office to learn more about your options, or use the online booking tool today.

Ankle & Foot Pain Q & A

What is ankle and foot pain?

Ankle and foot pain may develop because of injuries, diseases, or accidents that affect your muscles, tendons, bones, or ligaments. The Synergy Release Sports specialists have many years of experience pinpointing the cause of ankle and foot pain, effectively treating these conditions to get you on the road to recovery quickly. 

What does ankle and foot pain feel like?

Foot and ankle pain may present as:

  • Numbness
  • Tingling 
  • Weakness
  • Dull aching
  • Burning pain
  • Sharp discomfort
  • Weakness
  • Warmth
  • Redness
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • Stiffness

The discomfort might be mild or extreme and reduce your ability to exercise. See your Synergy Release Sports provider at the first sign of debilitating problems. 

What can cause ankle and foot pain?

Ankle and foot pain may develop because of:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Shin splints
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Bone spurs
  • Neuromas
  • Flat feet
  • Post-surgical healing 
  • Turf toe
  • Overpronation
  • Chronic diseases
  • Age-related wear
  • Flat feet
  • High arches

You might injure your foot or ankle during sports training, overtraining, not training properly, playing contact sports, or being in a car accident. Arthritis and osteoporosis are common diseases that may contribute to musculoskeletal injuries. 

How does my specialist diagnose the cause of ankle and foot pain?

To find the cause of your discomfort, the Synergy Release Sports team examines your ankles and feet, completes a physical exam, and reviews your symptoms and medical history. They may order blood tests, X-rays, an MRI, or other imaging procedures.

How is ankle and foot pain treated?

Synergy Release Sports offers numerous treatments for the underlying cause of ankle and foot pain, including:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
  • Advanced muscle integration technique (AMIT)
  • Graston Technique®
  • Neuromuscular massage
  • Myofascial release
  • Frequency specific microcurrent
  • Kinesiology taping
  • Rapid release therapy
  • Piezo wave therapy (shock therapy)
  • Functional manual therapy
  • Chiropractic and synergy release therapy
  • Active release techniques® (ART)
  • Pilates reformer
  • Medical Therapeutic Yoga™
  • Orthotics
  • Medical weight loss programs
  • Dietary supplements
  • Physical therapy 

You might also wear a brace, boot, splint, or cast; use ice or heat packs; switch to low-impact exercise; or rest the affected foot or ankle during the healing process. 

Follow up with the Synergy Release Sports team as needed while you recover from an ankle or foot injury, and call the office if you have questions. They tailor each treatment to your unique needs.

To alleviate ankle and foot pain naturally, schedule an appointment at Synergy Release Sports by phone or online today.

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Life's Too Valuable to Walk Around in Pain
At Synergy we know that you want to enjoy life’s most meaningful activities pain and injury free. Here’s the problem, it’s almost impossible to avoid pain and injury in today’s modern lifestyle of chronic stress and busyness. Which leads to an avalanche of issues we want to avoid including an inactive lifestyle, weight gain, depression, disease and often increased pain.