Extremities & Joints
Ankle Pain
Pain or restriction at the ankle, often after an old injury.
Long after a sprain has healed, ankle movement and the sense of where the foot is in space can remain altered, which can leave lingering stiffness or a feeling of unreliability.
Pain may come from the joint itself, from ligaments that were previously injured, or from how the ankle is compensating for reduced movement in another direction.
Why this matters
Walking on uneven ground, running, and stairs are where restriction shows up. Flat, predictable surfaces often mask a problem that becomes obvious elsewhere.
An ankle that has not fully regained its movement or balance function after an old injury can also affect the knee and hip over time.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
The ankle and foot are a primary source of balance information for the brain. Restricted movement or altered position sense here can affect balance well beyond the ankle itself.
This is why evaluating an ankle problem often includes testing balance and position sense, not just checking how far the joint moves.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Joint Pain & Staying Active — Shoulders, hips, knees, ankles — extremity function matters as much as the spine.
- Achilles Tendinopathy — Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, usually load-related.
- Ankle Instability — A repeatedly rolling or unreliable ankle, usually following earlier sprains.
- Ankle Sprain — Ligament injury from rolling or twisting the ankle.
Think Foothills Chiropractic might be right for you?
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