How A Podiatrist Can Help You With Your Ankle Pain

If you struggle with ankle pain you know how much of an impact this can have on just about every aspect of your everyday life. Whether your ankle pain is a recurring problem or due to a recent injury, your safest, and often most effective option is to visit your Bellingham, WA, podiatrist for help. While you can manage mild pain symptoms at home, it can be difficult to diagnose how severe your condition actually is. Let Dr. Michael Sherwin of Family Foot Care Bellingham help guide you to the best treatment for your individual case.

Ankle Pain from Recent Injury

If your injury is mild you can often treat a sprain with enough rest, and with the application of ice and elevation to reduce inflammation. But it is still recommended that you visit your podiatrist to rule out a possible fracture or another serious complication.

Orthotics from your doctor can also provide your foot needed protection as it heals

Arthritis Related Ankle Pain

Arthritis is not a condition that limits itself to your feet, but it can greatly affect your ability to get around when it affects the joints of your feet. It's a degenerative condition that wears down the cartilage between the joints, affecting mobility and creating discomfort.

Orthotics are also used to provide pain relief and add support, though they do not treat arthritis directly. Surgical intervention is only prescribed for severe cases, or when other noninvasive approaches have not been successful.

Ankle Pain Treatment In Bellingham, WA

Your Bellingham, WA, podiatrist can provide relief for your ankle pain with a variety of treatment options. Determining the best one for you begins with a consultation and diagnosis employing imaging tests, as well as physical ones such as a gait test, walking test, and examining the range of motion of your ankle.

To make an appointment with Dr. Sherwin of Family Foot Care Bellingham you can dial (360) 738-9797.