What Is Foot and Ankle Pain?
Your feet and ankles carry you through life, but when pain strikes, every step can feel like a challenge. At DFW Sports Medicine, we focus on restoring comfort, mobility, and confidence through personalized care for foot and ankle pain. Foot and ankle pain includes discomfort, inflammation, or injury in the muscles, bones, or joints of the lower leg and foot. It can happen from a sudden injury, overuse, or long-term wear and tear. Athletes, runners, workers on their feet, and older adults often deal with this type of pain. Some people feel pain on the outside of the ankle. Others feel it deep in the foot, near the heel, or along the arch. Pain in these areas can also lead to changes in how you walk or stand. That can cause more strain on the knees, hips, or back. It's important to get the right foot and ankle pain treatment before the pain grows worse or becomes long-term. Schedule a consultation at our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice today to begin personalized care for your foot and ankle pain.
How Is Foot and Ankle Pain Treated?
Chronic foot and ankle pain treatment at DFW Sports Medicine is built around your needs. The goal is to reduce pain, help you move better, and prevent further damage. Our providers use hands-on evaluations and advanced imaging to understand what's causing the pain. Then, they build a full plan just for you. Minimally invasive methods are often used to help people heal faster. Each of the following treatments works to reduce pain in the ankle and foot while improving how you walk, run, and live:
- Physical therapy: This treatment helps strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and support joint function. It also helps retrain your foot and ankle to move better after injury.
- Injections: Cortisone or regenerative therapies target pain and reduce swelling inside the joint. These work quickly and can bring relief without surgery.
- Custom orthotics: Insoles support the arch and shift pressure off painful spots. They help align the foot and ankle to reduce strain with every step.
What Are the Symptoms of Foot and Ankle Pain?
Many people wait too long before seeking help for foot and ankle pain. Early signs may be easy to ignore, but they can lead to long-term problems without care. Common symptoms our patients at DFW Sports Medicine experience include:
- Stiffness in the ankle or foot
- Swelling around the joints or soft tissues
- Bruising after an injury or fall
- Tenderness to the touch
- Sharp or burning pain
- Pain that worsens with activity
- Instability or the feeling that your ankle may give out
- Limited range of motion
- Pain first thing in the morning or after rest
DFW Sports Medicine Reviews
Thanks to Dr. Nuti my back pain is no more! She is very knowledgeable and Listened to me. She didn’t ignore my complaints and didn’t give up on finding a solution to my continuous pain.
I am a family physician and have had the privilege of seeing Dr. Nuti for myself and several members of our family. The care has been exceptional every time. She is extremely knowledgeable in sports medicine and takes the time to explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. She has excellent bedside manners—listens carefully, answers all our questions patiently, and makes everyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend her!
Dr Nuti has been a true Godsend. When my son got injured during a soccer game, she immediately got him into her clinic without any delays and took care of him promptly. She is a thorough professional and an excellent physician. She is very flexible with her schedule and has been very accomodative in getting appts. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a physician who is truly caring and treats you at the right time!
Dr. Nuti is a pleasure to work with. She is prompt and thorough. Her bedside manners are exceptional. Her scheduling and reaching her is very easy. I get the clinic notes and referrals on the same day to access. Will recommend her to anyone looking for sports medicine and pain management.
Dr. Nuti is an amazing doctor. She has attentive, knowledgeable, and really cares about her patients. I’ve never felt more comfortable and cared for as a patient.
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Your Feet Deserve Extra Care
Foot and ankle pain is one of the most common causes of missed work, reduced movement, and lower quality of life. At DFW Sports Medicine, Dr. Rathna Nuti and her team help patients of all ages recover with advanced injury care, chronic foot and ankle pain treatment, and total-body wellness plans. We provide full diagnostic testing, hands-on care, and injury prevention education all in one place. With care that puts your goals first, you can feel better and move strongly. Contact DFW Sports Medicine today to schedule your consultation at our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice and begin treatment for pain in your ankle and foot that keeps you from living fully.