Ankle and Foot Pain

Are you experiencing ankle and or foot pain in Shawnee, KS? Foot pain can be caused by several factors. These causes can include poor biomechanics, muscular tension, lifestyle factors, poor posture, poor mobility, instability, acute trauma and irritated soft tissue structures. Ankle & foot pain often results in dysfunction up the chain including knee, hip, pelvis, and back pain.

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Symptoms of Ankle & Foot Pain Can Include:

Sharp pain in the ankle or heel
Decreased range or motion
Poor ankle/ foot stability
Weakness in the foot or ankle
Pain when waking in the morning
Pain with walking or running
Swelling
Numbness, tingling or radiating pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

This inflammation usually causes increased pain in the mornings when placing your feet on the ground after getting out of bed. Pain can be sharp, shooing, and burning. Symptoms can also be a dull deep ache. The symptoms are usually worse after a period of sitting due to the shortening of the fascia, muscles, and tendons when non-weight bearing.

One of Dr. Gould's favorite regions of complaint is plantar fascia pain. She will evaluate your feet to determine the best course of action to help reduce your pain and discomfort.

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury and inflammation of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue that connects calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus, to the heel bone. The pain associated with Achilles tendinitis typically begins as a mild ache in the back of the leg or above the heel. It commonly occurs after running or other sports activity. The severity of pain can vary but it may be difficult due walk or push off the toes due to the pain.

Dr. Alissa Gould, D.C. can help evaluate your calf and or heel pain to determine what the best course of treatment would be to help reduce your pain efficiently and effectively.

Ankle Sprains/Strains

.A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way.

The most common ankle sprain is an inversion ankle sprain involving the outer ligaments and tendons of the foot and ankle. The ankle muscles, ligaments, and tendons are overstretched beyond their normal range of motion due to an injury or fall. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tendons and ligaments that help hold your ankle bones together. Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury.

Dr. Alissa Gould a Chiropractor in Shawnee can help asses your ankle sprain/strain to provide you the appropriate tools to get your ankle on it's way to a quicker recovery.

Our Additional Therapies Can Help!

Additional chiropractic therapies are used along with the chiropractic adjustment to increased blood flow, improved range of motion (ROM), reduce muscle tension, stimulate lymphatics, and create relaxation. These therapies help provide relaxation and comfort for joint manipulation or the chiropractic adjustment.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a trigger point therapy that is used to treat pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a "dry" needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle.

Myofascial Release Therapy

(MFR) is useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles

Soft-Tissue Instrument-Assisted Mobilization

(IASTM) is a myofascial intervention used for soft-tissue treatment. The stainless-steel Instruments effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping is performed to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph), thereby improving tissue healing potential.

Electric Muscle Stimulation Therapy

(EMS) or E-stim is a type of therapy modality that applies an electrical current to help fatigue or strengthen muscles, block pain signals, and improve blood circulation.

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Ultrasound therapy is used to increase blood flow of the treatment area. Decreases pain by reducing swelling and edema. Softens and breaks down scar tissue with gentle massage of muscle tendons and/ or ligaments.

Traction/
Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy helps reduce of pressure on the spinal and discs which can compress on one or more nerve roots passing through or exiting the spinal column.

Roller Traction Therapy

Intersegmental traction also known as a Roller table is a therapy that helps by relaxing spinal muscles and reducing the muscle spasms.