Chiropractic for Feet and Ankles

A twisted ankle, whether you rolled it in or out, is a painful experience.  It can take weeks to recover from the injury, and its effects may linger well into the future.  That’s because ligaments torn during the immediate injury rarely repair satisfactorily and generate scar tissue, which is not flexible.  This raises the likelihood of future instability and rollover injuries.  Repeated ankle injuries could lead to problems, in the joints above, namely the knees, hips and spine.

As you attempt to compensate for a sore ankle, you begin to walk differently and that can make other joints act unnaturally.  When they act unnaturally they can become misaligned.  This is where a chiropractor can help.  A chiropractor will study your case history and recommend treatment before your problems become chronic.

Likewise, chiropractors can treat common foot conditions like pronation – the foot rolling too far inward – supination – the foot rolling too far outward – and flat feet – a fallen arch.

If any of these conditions is caused by a mechanical or muscle imbalance, a chiropractor is trained to deal with it.