“What can I do to help my ankle arthritis pain?”
I have ankle arthritis and it hurts bad. What can I do to help my ankle arthritis pain?
4 Answers
Reducing inflammation will help with pain. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist) for diagnosis, and treatment options,
Rest, ice, over-the-counter pain relievers, support devices, physical therapy, weight management, hot and cold therapy, and lifestyle changes can all help manage ankle arthritis pain. If home remedies don't provide relief, consult a healthcare professional.
I recommend the modalities of acupuncture, herbs and massage 2-3 times a week for 4-6 weeks to get the best result.
There are a range of treatments that could, potentially, help manage pain from arthritis. Everyone always wants the one thing that solves their problem. Sometimes that's the case, and sometimes it takes more than one treatment modality to provide relief. In other words, you may get the best results by combining treatments/providers.
What that in mind, here's a short list of things you could consider.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have a long and successful track record with pain management and arthritis. Make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from an accredited school of Chinese medicine. You want someone with an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential.
Physical therapy can often help. A good PT can provide exercises that will keep the arthritic joint mobile while minimizing compensation in other areas of the body as you try to adjust to the pain.
Conventional medicine/conventional pain management. There are a range of medications, both prescription and over the counter, which can help to manage the pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis. Sometimes, if the degeneration in the joint is severe, surgery may be an option.
What that in mind, here's a short list of things you could consider.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have a long and successful track record with pain management and arthritis. Make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from an accredited school of Chinese medicine. You want someone with an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential.
Physical therapy can often help. A good PT can provide exercises that will keep the arthritic joint mobile while minimizing compensation in other areas of the body as you try to adjust to the pain.
Conventional medicine/conventional pain management. There are a range of medications, both prescription and over the counter, which can help to manage the pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis. Sometimes, if the degeneration in the joint is severe, surgery may be an option.
