I have a chronic ankle problem that I've
been experiencing for a year or so. I
believe it's related to my commute. For
3.5 years I've driven 60 interstate miles
to work and 60 back. This has meant my gas
pedal foot has held the same position 1
hour to work and 1 hour back.
During this time I wore mostly
low-profile, slip-on shoes--no support for
my ankle. I've since stopped the commute
but I still have the pain and stiffness
just below the ankle on the right side of
my right foot. When placing my hand on the
area on both feet, I can feel a ridge on
the sore ankle--just below the ankle
bone--that I cannot feel on the other.
Is this a tendon I'm feeling? Is it simply
inflammation? I've tried to wear a shoe
with more support, but it doesn't seem to
be having any effect.
I can walk, with very little discomfort,
but it is quite a nuisance and it keeps me
from any rigorous exercise.
Does anyone have any advice on steps I can
take to help my ankle heal?
thanks in advance,
scottiep
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 03-15-07 11:11am
It sounds like you've got a case of
plantar flexion. This occurs when we
point the foot, as in standing on our
tiptoes. I think that the best think you
can do would be to practice pulling your
toes back toward your calf. When I was in
rehab for a knee injury, the physical
therapists gave me an exercise to help
develop the calf and shin
muscles...boring, but worked. With your
big toe as pointer, try to write the
entire alphabet A-Z in the air. And for
ambidextrous balance, don't forget your
left foot!
