Ankle Pain

[The Sax]

Thanks again for the reply Karen, it's really appreciated.

To be honest there doesn't appear to be any difference between the two arches of my feet. When i sit and push my feet together there isn't any pain - out of interest, where should the pain be coming from?

The pain on my inside shin bone (above the ankle) and when pointing my toes subsides after a few day of no exercise. I only always feel pain when i rotate my foot or tap the inside ankle bone - the front of this bone rather than back (back meaning nearer the achillies tendon).

The orthotics were an off the shelf model, but made of hard plastic rather than soft. They were a 3/4 length model and have 2 wedges inserted into the sole to slightly tip my foot outwards.

Your advice is really helping Karen so if you require any further info from me please ask.

Many thanks

[karen.hankey]

out of interest, where should the pain be coming from if this was a positive test you would get pain behind the inside ankle bone. But this is not always positive in a problematic ankle, it depends on the stage of the injury.

Because of the length of time since the injury occurred any tear/strain should have healed and your now left with a probable change in biomechanics of the ankle.

My advice would be to see a podiatrist to check this out. I am not a big fan of off the shelf orthotics, if you get some custom made then you should get a better outcome because they are specific to you

[The Sax]

Hey Karen,

Thanks loads for the replies. I really appreciate the advice and will definitely take it up.

I'll book an appointment with a local podiatrist ASAP (or when my account balance allows) and post the outcome.

Keep up the good work and thanks again for taking the time out to answer.

Cheerio
Sax