Ankle Sprain in Clayton, NC
When your ankle ligaments are injured, it affects your entire life. Suddenly you can't move the way you could before, and the pain affects your daily life in ways it didn't previously.
When you need an ankle sprain diagnosed and treated, schedule an appointment with Clayton Chiropractic. We have the tools you need to treat your foot injury without the use of surgery. You won't even need a minimally invasive spine surgery; we get you back to feeling your best completely surgery-free.
Schedule an appointment with Clayton Chiropractic today and get individualized care to help you return to living a pain-free life.
What is an Ankle Sprain?
All throughout your ankle are supporting structures referred to as ligaments. These ligaments allow the body to bend and move easily. Over time, though, the soft tissue of these ligaments can tear or stretch beyond normal range, causing nerve irritation, numbness, weakness, and pain. Ankle sprains can also be referred to as twisted ankles, foot and ankle conditions, or ligament injuries.
At Clayton Chiropractic, we have the techniques and treatments you need in order to restore mobility to those injured ankle structures back into their proper position. We ensure the entire ankle has healed without the need for spinal injections or pain medications.
If you're struggling with pain after an ankle injury, schedule an appointment with ankle specialists at Clayton Chiropractic today.
Common Causes of Ankle Sprains
Understanding the potential causes of ankle sprains can help you prevent them in the future. For those already experiencing sprains, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Ankle sprains are often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Age
Traumatic Injuries
Repetitive Bending or Twisting Motions
Improper Support
What symptoms does an ankle sprain cause?
Symptoms of ankle sprains can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Clayton Chiropractic include:
Lower ankle pain
Tingling or numbness in the feet
Muscle weakness
Chronic pain
If your ankle sprain is severe, you may experience these symptoms
Ankle pain
Numbness or tingling in your foot
Pain near or around your ankle joint
Pain that travels to your foot and leg
Pain that increases when bearing weight or moving your ankle
What are the Treatment Options for Ankle Sprains?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH ANKLE SPRAINS?
Clayton Chiropractic offers a variety of treatments, including laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and kinesiology taping, each designed for a specific purpose.
Laser Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Kinesiology Taping
Frequently Asked Questions
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