“What is the best treatment for ankle pain?”
I have ankle pain and want to fix it. What is the best treatment for ankle pain?
9 Answers
The answer is it depends, it depends on the underlying root cause of the pain, the best treatment is to find the root cause, treat it, and the pain will go away.
First you have to know the cause of the pain before you can pick a best treatment.
Immobilization/ice and rest.
Dr. Stuart R. Snyder
Dr. Stuart R. Snyder
First step is accurate diagnosis, using X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI, and then determine if braces, cortisone injections, shock wave therapy or surgery is necessary depending on the extent of damage.
I would go see a specialist. This could be arthritis, inflammation, ligament or cartilage damage. You won’t know until you have a proper exam and imaging.
If it is acute, you need therapy and mobilization. If it is chronic, you need therapy, exercise, and maybe orthotics.
Initially Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. If not improved after a couple of days, you should have it checked out in a clinic
The best treatment for your ankle pain depends on the cause of your ankle pain. Different pathologies require different treatments. It is in your best interest to seek out a well-trained foot and ankle specialist to get a diagnosis and then you can decide on a treatment plan.
Ankle pain can have multiple causes. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options
