Foot and ankle pain is a common condition affecting people of all ages. It can range from mild discomfort after prolonged walking to severe pain due to injury, arthritis, or other medical conditions. Foot and ankle pain can impact your mobility, limit daily activities, and reduce overall quality of life. Whether you experience sore feet, a twisted ankle, or aching arches, understanding the underlying causes is essential for proper care and effective treatment.
Pain in your feet and ankles may manifest in different ways, such as swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or throbbing. It may be caused by sudden injury, repetitive stress, or chronic conditions like arthritis or gout. Seeking timely evaluation from a medical professional can prevent long-term damage and help restore mobility.
Twisted ankle from sudden rolling or uneven surfaces
Sprained foot or ankle due to ligament overstretching
Rolled ankle during physical activities or sports
Arthritis in feet including osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
Gout in ankle or foot causing sudden sharp pain and swelling
Peroneal tendonitis from overuse or repetitive movements
Foot inflammation from injury or infection
Foot arch pain from flat feet or plantar fasciitis
Heel pain due to plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or heel spurs
Ankle swelling caused by fluid retention, injury, or inflammation
Broken ankle or foot bones from trauma or accidents
Ligament damage or tendon tears affecting ankle stability
Repetitive stress or overuse from prolonged standing or walking
Foot problems such as bunions, corns, or calluses
Poor footwear causing pressure and alignment issues
Sore feet and ankles from walking long distances or running
Weak ankles leading to instability and frequent injury
Sharp or throbbing pain without apparent injury
Age-related joint degeneration (osteoarthritis)
Obesity, increasing pressure on feet and ankles
High-impact activities like running or jumping
Improper footwear lacking support
Previous injuries such as sprains or fractures
Inflammatory conditions like gout or rheumatoid arthritis
Occupational risks: jobs requiring long hours of standing or walking
Genetics predisposing to flat feet or ligament weakness
Diabetes leading to neuropathy and foot problems
Foot deformities such as bunions or hammertoes
Persistent aching feet or sore ankles
Swelling in one or both feet and ankles
Sharp pain in heel, arch, or top of foot
Tenderness along ankle bones or ligaments
Stiffness in joints, especially in the morning or after rest
Redness or warmth indicating inflammation
Difficulty walking or standing for long periods
Instability or weak ankles prone to twisting
Pain in ball of foot, toes, or arches
Bruising or discoloration after injury
Throbbing pain without obvious cause
Limited range of motion in ankle or foot
Pain at night disrupting sleep
Visible deformities like bunions or swollen joints
Tenderness in peroneal tendons on the outside of the ankle
We provide expert foot & ankle pain care for patients in Flushing, Queens, Bayside, Whitestone, Fresh Meadows, and other areas across New York.
Treatments range from conservative treatment to surgery. Our goal is to provide you with the best treatment plan to reduce pain, but these treatments do not change the underlying source of pain. Medical treatments are often used in combination such as: medications, physical therapy programs, and injection therapy.
Treats radiating pain; deposit the medication, typically steroids in the epidural space of the spine.
Targets a specific spinal nerve and deposit medication around the nerve at the point where it exits the intervertebral foramen (bony opening between adjacent vertebrae).
Treat pain stemming from a specific facet joint.
Deposit medication around the medial branches of spinal nerves. The medial branch is a nerve that sends pain signals to the brain from an arthritic facet joint. An injection directed around the medial branch can relieve neck and lower back pain.
Treats pain by lesioning medial branch nerves of the facet joints.
