Foot and Ankle Treatment in Beverly Hills
Foot and ankle pain can affect daily movement. It can make walking, standing, and working harder. Common causes include injuries, sprains, poor footwear, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. Pain may continue when the cause is not treated.
At Elite Chiropractic Beverly Hills, our focus is on identifying why your foot or ankle hurts, not just treating the spot that is sore. Dr. Jamie Mahtaban, DC, will conduct a detailed physical exam on your first visit. Based on those findings, we build a treatment plan around your specific problem.
Our foot and ankle treatment plan may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and strengthening exercises. We focus on restoring motion and supporting the joint so the pain is less likely to return.
Call (310) 692-4469 to schedule an appointment.
Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot, ankle, and toe pain can have many causes:
- Long-term dysfunction of the joints and muscle groups
- Sprains and strains
- Overuse injury
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Joint alignment problems (subluxation)
It is important to get diagnosed properly to make sure the region is not fractured or dislocated. These types of injuries would not warrant chiropractic care until sufficient bone healing has occurred.
How We Diagnose Foot and Ankle Pain?
Our care starts with a detailed clinical history. We want to know how the pain started and whether it came from a specific injury. Sometimes pain builds up slowly over time. We also ask what makes your pain worse and what helps it feel better.
From there, we do a hands-on exam. We palpate (feel) the foot, ankle, and surrounding muscles to identify areas that are tight, tender, or irritated. We check your range of motion and use specific tests that stress different parts of the foot and ankle. This helps us pinpoint where the pain is actually coming from. If you have numbness or tingling, we also test the nerves to see whether one is being compressed.
Depending on how severe the injury is, we may send you for an X-ray or an MRI. This is to rule out a fracture or a dislocation before starting any hands-on treatment. Dr. Mahtaban makes that call based on what he finds during your physical exam. If the area is fractured or dislocated, it needs to heal first before chiropractic care is provided.
Foot and Ankle Treatment Plan
Once we understand what is driving the pain, we build a personalized care plan around it. Most plans combine a few treatments that work together:
- Warm-up with heat and electrical stimulation: Dr. Mahtaban starts by warming up the area to bring blood flow to the foot and ankle before the hands-on work begins.
- Soft tissue and myofascial therapy: Dr. Mahtaban then works on the tight muscles and tissue around the foot, ankle, and lower leg that are pulling unevenly and adding to the pain.
- Chiropractic adjustments: Free up the joints in the foot and ankle that are stuck and not moving well, and he also checks the joints above and below, since the knee, the hip, and the way you walk all affect the foot.
- Mobility and strengthening exercises: Dr. Mahtaban will also give you exercises to do at home to hold the correction, rebuild strength, and improve your balance so the ankle stays stable.
A big part of long-term results is finding why the problem started. Flat feet, the way you walk, your footwear, and how you load the joint can all keep foot and ankle pain going. If we do not address that, the pain tends to come back.
If you cannot put any weight on the foot or ankle, or you cannot walk, get it checked right away so a fracture can be ruled out.
Restoring motion and adding gradual strengthening and balance work help the area heal and lower the chance of re-injury. For mild to moderate injuries, taping or bracing can support the ankle while you return to activity.
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Book An Appointment
Elite Chiropractic Beverly Hills has successfully treated many patients suffering from foot and ankle pain.
If you are experiencing difficulty walking and have pain in your feet or ankles, Dr. Mahtaban can help identify the cause. Based on your exam findings, he will provide the treatment needed to get you back to normal.
Call (310) 692-4469 or book online using the booking tool below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common symptoms of foot and ankle pain?
Foot and ankle pain can show up as aching, sharp pain, stiffness, or swelling in the foot, ankle, or toes. Many people also notice tenderness to the touch, bruising after an injury, and pain that gets worse when they put weight on it or walk. Some feel the ankle is unstable or gives way, and if a nerve is involved, there can be numbness or tingling into the foot or toes.
How to cure ankle pain at home?
For a recent sprain or strain, early care makes a difference. In the first few days after the injury, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (often called the RICE protocol) help bring down swelling. Avoid keeping the joint immobilized longer than it needs to be, because too much rest leads to stiffness.
Is walking good for ankle pain?
It depends on what is causing the pain and how severe it is. For mild ankle pain or stiffness, gentle walking can help, since easy movement keeps the joint mobile and brings blood flow to the area. The key is to stay within your comfort and let pain be your guide, not push through it.
For a fresh injury like a sprain, it is better to rest early and avoid forcing weight onto the ankle while swelling is high, then ease back into gentle movement as it settles.
What are the long-term effects of ignoring foot and ankle pain treatment?
When foot and ankle pain is left untreated, it tends to get worse and harder to manage over time. The pain often changes the way you walk, and that compensation can put extra stress on the knees, hips, and lower back.
The joint can become stiffer and weaker, which leaves the ankle less stable and more prone to repeat injury. Over time, foot and ankle pain can also limit everyday activities like standing, walking, and exercising.
How long does it take to see results from foot and ankle pain treatment?
It depends on the cause, how severe it is, and how long the problem has been there. Some patients feel a difference within the first few visits, while others improve gradually over several weeks. A minor sprain may settle in about two weeks, and a more significant injury can take six to twelve weeks.
Does insurance cover foot and ankle pain treatment?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan. We encourage you to contact us so that our staff can verify your benefits before proceeding with the treatment.
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