Ankle and Foot Pain Denver
Your feet and ankles work hard every day, whether you are walking at home or playing sports. At MD Pain, we help diagnose and treat ankle and foot conditions, offering pain management and support. Our goal is to preserve your foot and ankle function and improve your comfort.
What are the Most Common Complaints Indicating Foot & Ankle Pain?
Ankle and foot conditions can be caused by many factors, such as physical injury to muscles, bones, tendons, joints, or nerve damage. Some symptoms that relate to foot, ankle, and heel pain include:
- Burning
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Swelling
- Aching
- Redness
- Stiffness
- Weakness
If your injury does not improve with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), you may need advanced treatment. Seek emergency care if bone, blood, or tissue is exposed. Contact a specialist for severe swelling, redness, bruising, or if you can’t bear weight. Delaying can significantly impact the time it takes to recover.
What are the Causes of Ankle and Foot Conditions?
There are many reasons you might have ankle and foot pain. Common causes include:
- Arthritis: There are several different types of arthritis, but they all result in inflammation of the joints, which can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. Bone spurs can also be caused by arthritis, resulting in chronic pain.
- Bunions: This deformity of the big toe joint can cause foot pain and difficulty walking. They are often caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes.
- Plantar Fasciitis: This condition results in pain in the heel and arch of the foot. It is often caused by overuse or improper footwear. Visiting a foot specialist is crucial to relieving foot pain.
- Achilles Tendonitis: The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, can become inflamed. Achilles tendon injuries can be painful and make it difficult to walk or run.
- Ankle Sprains: The ligaments that support the ankle can be stretched or torn, causing common ankle injuries and foot pain.
- Charcot Foot: Also known as peripheral neuroarthropathy, Charcot foot is a condition that affects the bones and joints of the foot, typically in people with diabetes or spinal cord injuries. Pain can lead to infections and joint destruction, requiring advanced treatment options.
A specialist at MD Pain can properly diagnose the root cause of ankle and foot conditions and discuss the right treatment options for you.
How Do You Treat Ankle, Heel, and Foot Pain?
The right treatment for ankle and foot pain depends on the root cause and begins with proper care. The physicians at MD Pain Sport, Spine, and Pain Management also work with Metro Denver area podiatrists and ankle orthopedics if foot or ankle surgery is required.
At MD Pain, we understand the frustration and discomfort that foot pain and ankle joint pain can cause. That's why our multidisciplinary team of professionals specializes in treating all types of foot pain. Whether it is caused by sports injuries, ankle sprains, arthritis, total ankle replacement surgery, or another condition. Our goal is to improve foot and ankle function and reduce pain.
Denver Metro and Colorado Springs Practice Focused on Ankle and Foot Pain
At MD Pain, we offer many ways to treat foot and ankle pain, such as physical therapy, orthotics, and injections. Our specialists will create a care plan just for you, aiming to ease your pain and help you avoid surgery if possible.
If you are in the Denver Metro area, Englewood, or Colorado Springs, and experiencing ankle joint or foot pain, contact MD Pain to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists.
Frequently Asked Questions
If pain lasts more than a few days, worsens with activity, or prevents you from walking normally, it’s time to see a specialist. Severe swelling, bruising, or inability to bear weight, contact MD Pain for an evaluation right away.
Depending on your symptoms, MD Pain may order X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, or nerve conduction studies to get a clear picture of what’s causing your pain.
Yes. Ignoring persistent pain may cause further joint damage, instability, or changes in how you walk, which can lead to knee, hip, or back pain. At MD Pain, we want to prevent any further injury.
Yes. Many of our patients find relief through physical therapy, orthotics, bracing, anti-inflammatory medications, and minimally invasive injections before surgery is considered. However, MD Pain collaborates with surgical experts in the Denver Metro area when surgery is necessary.
Wearing supportive footwear, strengthening your lower leg muscles, maintaining flexibility, and avoiding uneven surfaces can all reduce your risk of repeat injuries. MD Pain professionals can recommend a combination of options to prevent recurring problems.
Improper or worn-out shoes often contribute to conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, or tendonitis. At MD Pain, we recommend purchasing supportive shoes tailored to your activity level.
Yes. MD Pain specialists regularly treat athletes for sprains, tendon injuries, stress fractures, and overuse conditions, helping them safely return to their sport as quickly as possible.
Weight management, low-impact exercise, stretching routines, and proper footwear can all support healing and prevent future flare-ups. At MD Pain, we develop treatment plans that may include lifestyle changes for long-term results.
Not always. Surgery is considered only after less invasive treatments are tried. If needed, MD Pain collaborates with podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons to ensure the best care.
Yes. Diabetes is one of the most common underlying conditions connected to foot pain, often leading to nerve damage (neuropathy), poor circulation, and slow-healing wounds. There are also several other health issues that can contribute to ankle and foot pain, including:
- Obesity
- Gout
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Osteoporosis
Because foot and ankle pain can be a warning sign of a broader health condition, MD Pain conducts a full evaluation to find the underlying cause before recommending a treatment.