5 Ways Chiropractic Helps with Ankle Pain

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​By Dr Khong Lamvichit  September 26, 2024 3min

Ankle pain can make it hard to walk, run, or even stand. Chiropractors can help with ankle pain by using special treatments to make your ankle feel better and move better. Here are 5 ways chiropractic care helps with ankle pain!

1. Ankle Adjustments: Chiropractors can gently adjust, or move, your ankle bones to make sure they’re lined up correctly. This helps the joints move smoothly, reducing pain and stiffness.

2. Stretching Exercises: A chiropractor might show you some stretching exercises that you can do at home. These stretches help loosen up tight muscles and ligaments around the ankle, making it easier to move without pain.

3. Massage Therapy: Chiropractors can also use massage therapy to help relax the muscles and tissues around the ankle. This increases blood flow to the area, helping your ankle heal faster and reducing pain.

4. Strengthening Exercises: After working on your ankle, the chiropractor may give you simple exercises to make your ankle stronger. Stronger muscles help support the ankle joint, which can stop the pain from coming back.

5. Reducing Swelling: If your ankle is swollen, a chiropractor can use different techniques like ice or special therapies to reduce the swelling. Less swelling means less pain and a faster recovery.

In summary, chiropractic care can help your ankle feel better by adjusting it, teaching you stretches, reducing swelling, and making your muscles stronger. These treatments help you move better and get rid of ankle pain!