How It Affects Me
A rolled ankle or more formally known as lateral ankle sprains, though common, have consequences. These injuries can disrupt daily life and make activities such as walking, jumping, and running a lot harder than they should be. They usually happens when the foot twists inward, damaging ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. Beyond immediate pain and swelling, untreated sprains may lead to chronic instability, recurrent injuries, and even long-term joint damage.
Immediate management is crucial
Relative rest, elevation, and compression can alleviate initial discomfort and limit swelling. Here at Necks Backs Sports, proper diagnosis by a healthcare professional is conducted to determine the severity and devise a tailored treatment plan. These plans aim to get you back to your best as quickly as possible by restoring strength, flexibility, and sense of movement to prevent the ankle from getting reinjured! (Which is a big risk – the risk of reoccurrence)
What If I Do Nothing? Will It Just Go Away?
By avoiding the rehab process or simply trying to return to sport too quickly may exacerbate the injury, prolonging healing time and substantially increases the risk of reinjury, which is why it is so important to getting it checked out as soon as possible so you don’t hold yourself back from getting on the field or doing what you need to do any longer!
Understanding Achilles Tendinopathy: Causes and Solutions
What Is It?
Achilles tendinopathy, a common injury, affecting the Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It involves an irritation to the tendon often resulting from repetitive stress or sudden increases in physical activity.
What Causes It and How Does It Affect Me?
Causes include excessive running, jumping, or inadequate footwear, leading to micro-tears and degenerative changes in the tendon. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling, particularly during activity.
How Do We Help?
A graded rehabilitation program prescribed by health professionals such as us plays a very important role. These programs consist of controlling the pain through massage and dry needling, supporting the calf with bracing & taping, together exercises focusing on strengthening the calf muscles, improving flexibility, and correcting biomechanical imbalances.
Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are essential for effective management of Achilles tendinopathy, preventing further damage and facilitating a quicker return to activity. If you suspect Achilles tendinopathy, consult us here at Necks Backs Sports for proper assessment and personalized treatment.
