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Foot and Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain can make every step a reminder. Plantar fasciitis, neuromas, and chronic ankle pain usually have clear, treatable causes, and you do not have to just live with the ache.

Overview

Most chronic foot and ankle pain comes from tendons, nerves, or specific joints. Plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and post-sprain pain are the patterns we see most often.

Ultrasound-guided injections let us treat the exact structure causing the problem, which matters a lot in the crowded anatomy of the foot.

Symptoms & causes

Knowing where and when your foot hurts helps narrow down the cause.

Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning (plantar fasciitis)
Burning or tingling between the toes, often worse in tight shoes (neuroma)
Deep ache in the ankle after prolonged standing or walking
Swelling, stiffness, or clicking in the ankle or midfoot

When to see a doctor

Seek care if…

Call us for sudden inability to bear weight, deformity after trauma, or a red, hot, swollen foot with fever. These can signal fracture or infection and need urgent attention.

Frequently asked questions

Why is plantar fasciitis so hard to shake?

The plantar fascia is under load every time you stand. Without a reset for the tissue and the muscles pulling on it, it stays irritated. A combination of targeted injections, good footwear, and calf work usually breaks the cycle.

Can a neuroma really be treated without surgery?

Yes. Most neuromas respond well to ultrasound-guided injections, shoe adjustments, and occasionally PRP. Surgery is reserved for neuromas that do not quiet down with those steps.

Will running make things worse?

Not necessarily. We usually ask you to reduce mileage briefly while the tissue settles, then build back with PT support. Many runners do well once the original source of pain is treated.