Ankle & Foot Pain
If rest, footwear changes, physiotherapy and painkillers haven't settled your ankle or foot pain, an ultrasound-guided injection can calm inflammation, confirm the diagnosis and get you back on your feet. Here's how steroid and hyaluronic acid injections work, what to expect, and how we decide which is right for you.
What Causes Ankle & Foot Pain?
The foot and ankle carry your full body weight with every step, so pain here usually comes from one of a few recognisable sources.
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Repetitive strain on the tendons and ligaments of the foot and ankle — from running, standing all day, worn or unsupportive footwear, or a sudden increase in activity. This is the most common cause of heel, arch and Achilles pain.
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A direct injury, such as a sprained ankle, a fracture, or a heavy knock to the foot.
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Wear and tear in a joint (osteoarthritis), often turning up years after an old sprain or fracture that never fully settled.
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Inflammation of a tendon, the joint lining, or a fluid-filled bursa — from overuse, inflammatory arthritis, or a flare after activity.
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A trapped or irritated nerve between the toes or around the ankle, which causes burning, tingling or sharp pain rather than a dull ache.
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Because foot and ankle pain can come from the bone, joint, tendon, ligament or a nerve — all packed into a small space — getting an accurate diagnosis first makes a real difference to choosing the right treatment.
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