What is Causing The Burning Sensation Inside your Ankle?

June 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Condition

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the newest injuries diagnosed in runners.

Essentially, it is an injury to a nerve that runs along the inside of your ankle. It is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, which is pain usually associated with repetitive motions such as typing.

We used to think that numbness or tingling along the inside of the ankle or on the bottom of the foot was needed to confirm tarsal tunnel syndrome. But now we know that pain felt while pressing just behind the ankle bone is enough to signal this problem.

The tarsal tunnel is a groove which lies at the inner aspect of the ankle, behind the bony prominence known as the medial malleolus . A nerve known as the posterior tibial nerve lies within this groove and may become compressed due to trauma such as rolling the ankle or due to repetitive strain associated with an excessively pronated (flat) foot. When this nerve becomes compressed, the condition is known as tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Symptoms

·         Some symptoms include:

·         shin splints,

·         a sore achilles tendon,

·         plantar fasciitis,

·         burning or tingling on the inside of the ankle,

·         bone spur, and

·         discomfort that increases with movement and decreases with rest.

Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

A physiotherapy program is the first line of treatment for patients with this condition. The success rate of treatment is largely dictated by patient compliance. One of the key components of treatment is that the patient rests sufficiently from any activity that increases their pain until they are symptom free (crutches may be required). This allows the body to begin the healing process in the absence of further tissue damage. Once the patient can perform these activities pain free, a gradual return to these activities is indicated provided there is no increase in symptoms.

Ignoring symptoms or adopting a 'no pain, no gain' attitude is likely to lead to the condition becoming chronic. Once chronic, healing slows significantly resulting in markedly increased recovery times and an increased likelihood of future recurrence. Immediate appropriate treatment in all patients with tarsal tunnel syndrome is vital to ensure an optimal outcome.

Following the R.I.C.E. Regime particularly with regular icing and anti-inflammatory medication may help to significantly reduce inflammation in the initial phase of this condition. A graduated flexibility, strength and balance program under direction from a physiotherapist is important to ensure an optimal outcome

In the final stages of rehabilitation, a gradual return to activity or sport should occur under guidance from the treating practitioner and provided there is no increase in symptoms.

PhysioMax Wellness in Burlington Ontario provides various tips and treatments for every client's needs. Healthcare providers from this clinic are very knowledgeable about the treatments needed by patients in order to help them recover from their injuries. This multidisciplinary clinic in Burlington Ontario provides Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Massage Therapy in order to tend to any kind of injuries and prevent issues from occurring in the first place. Please contact us or visit www.physiomaxwellness.ca for more detailed information.