Pains in the area below my ankles?

Question

Hey,
I have had a pain developing under my right ankle over the last couple of days it has spread over to my right ankle. If I push on the soft area below my ancle with my hand it is very sore. It is sore when ever there is preassure on my foot but it is the worst when I am walking/running it also hurts alot if I go up on my toes or the front of my foot. Does anyone know of what this could be? Should I let it rest or would I be okay to go to hockey in a few hours?
Thank you very much,
Brett

Answer 1

It sounds like you are describing plantar fasciitis which is inflammation of the tendon running from your heel to your toes. You need to get on top of this ASAP because once the tendon gets inflamed beyond a certain point, it is almost impossible to stop it. For now, qit doing anything that aggravates the problem. Apply ice for 20 minutes, then take alleve or ibuprofen around the clock until the pain is completely gone - this could take a week or two. As for playing hockey - let pain be your guide. Put on the skates and move your ankle and foot around to see if it aggravates the pain, if so, then its not a good idea to skate on it.

Answer 2

Hi, you'll need to seek a physical therapist that knows manual therapy. There are two reasons for your pain:

1. Knotted muscle, nerve tightens it up, blood doesn't come in, toxins build up and hurts everytime there's pressure.

2. Infection. You should see redness and swelling, you might develop a fever.

Preferrably, you want #1 as the issue. For #2, you need to see a doctor. For #1, you need to rest not a few hours but a week for it to fully heal. You also need to apply strong pressure on where it hurts for 30 seconds and release. Then do this at least 5 times a day. What you are doing there is pressing down on the muscle pain (it will hurt), but you're introducing blood and oxygen to remove the toxins, lactic acid, etc. Avoid running or any other high-impact activity. You can walk if you wish. Also do not apply cold, but apply heating pad at night.

Best pain practice I know can be found below.

Answer 3

I have been running Track for 7 years and I've had just about every pain, every where. A pain between in that area means you're not wearing good running shoes that support you specific foot type. I suggest you go ***** Sporting goods and ask someone to assist you on finding the right shoe. (They have people there trained is the reason I like that store.) :) Hope you feel better.

Answer 4

Hi,
I am having what sounds like the same problem. I went to the doctor and they put me on an anti-inflammatory...Good luck

Answer 5

you have a serious disease called ankleosis. you should go to hospital before the pain spreads and u die a slow and painful death.

Answer 6

you'reprobably working really hard or something. My suggestion, STAY HOME!