“How can I slow down arthritis in my ankles?”
I was diagnosed with ankle arthritis. How can I slow down arthritis in my ankles?
7 Answers
Reducing high impact activity and controlling inflammation. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist) for diagnosis, and treatment options,
Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight can put extra stress on your joints.
Exercise regularly: Low-impact exercises can help strengthen the muscles around your ankles and improve flexibility.
Protect your ankles: Wear supportive shoes and avoid activities that put a lot of stress on your ankles.
Use assistive devices: If needed, use braces or orthotics to support your ankles.
Avoid smoking: Smoking can accelerate the progression of arthritis.
Manage stress: Stress can contribute to joint pain. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation or yoga.
Seek medical advice: Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance and treatment.
Exercise regularly: Low-impact exercises can help strengthen the muscles around your ankles and improve flexibility.
Protect your ankles: Wear supportive shoes and avoid activities that put a lot of stress on your ankles.
Use assistive devices: If needed, use braces or orthotics to support your ankles.
Avoid smoking: Smoking can accelerate the progression of arthritis.
Manage stress: Stress can contribute to joint pain. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation or yoga.
Seek medical advice: Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance and treatment.
Dr. Jane Bye
Chiropractor
I am not sure of the cause of your arthritis in the ankles. Did you have a trauma, are you a long term runner, did you have some type of accident? Sometimes mobilizing the joints of the foot and ankle can help with stiffness and pain as well as custom made orthotics. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#m_-1725697664647662735_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
The best way to slow down arthritis is to limit how much the joint is used. Now thats difficult with the ankle as it is a weightbearing joint and used every day. I would recommend limiting activities that put stress on your ankle. Avoid sporting activities that require a lot of side to side movement. Avoid activities that require you to squat, as that can put stress on your ankle. Biking and swimming are activities that can be done that limit the stress on your ankle.
Regenerative medicine may help slow down ankle arthritis pain.
Yes, you can depending on the type especially if it is osteoarthritis. Arthritis can be enhanced by an alteration in normal spinal and joint biomechanics. Find a chiropractor that offers Foot Levelers custom made orthotics. Go to their website footlevelers.com and search participating doctors in your area. FYI, if the arthritis was not confirmed by radiological examination, it may not be. I've known doctors in my 41 years of practice if they are not sure of what is going on they fall back on "oh, it just arthritis", and give you medication that doesn't work.
Maintain ideal body weight Low impact activity Maintain motion & strength
