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7155 W. Campo Bello Dr.
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Glendale, AZ 85308

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Ankle Pain & Sprains in Glendale, AZ

Ankle pain often starts with a rolled ankle, but it can also build up from running, jumping, lifting or long days on your feet. Some ankles heal and are forgotten; others stay stiff, weak or keep giving way. At Muscle Chiropractic in Glendale, AZ, Dr. Tim Ballitch examines your ankle, foot and how you move before recommending care, and tells you when you need an X-ray or another provider first.

Have ankle pain? Choose your visit:

Common reasons for ankle pain

  • Ankle sprains: stretched or torn ligaments, usually on the outside of the ankle after rolling it.
  • An ankle that keeps giving way: repeated sprains or a feeling of instability months after the first injury.
  • Stiffness after an old injury: limited bending of the ankle that affects squats, stairs, running or balance.
  • Tendon pain around the ankle: often linked to running, jumping or a sudden increase in training. See tendon pain care, or Achilles tendon pain care for pain at the back of the ankle.
  • Heel and arch pain: see heel pain and plantar fasciitis care.

What happens at your visit

  • History: how and when it started, past sprains, and what you do on your feet at work, in sport and at home.
  • Examination: ankle and foot movement, tender areas, swelling, ligament and balance checks, and how your knee and hip move.
  • Explanation: what Dr. Tim found, what he recommends and what to expect.
  • Care, if it fits: one or more of the options below. Not everyone needs every option.

Care options Dr. Tim may use

When to get medical care first

  • You can’t take four steps on it, or the bone is tender after an injury. You may need an X-ray to rule out a fracture.
  • The ankle looks deformed, or the foot is numb, cold or pale.
  • Sudden pain at the back of the heel with a “pop,” or trouble pushing off. This can be an Achilles tendon tear.
  • A hot, red or swollen joint, or fever.
  • Calf swelling, warmth or tenderness, especially after a long trip or surgery: get urgent medical care.

If your history or exam points to a problem that needs imaging, a brace or boot, or a medical opinion, Dr. Tim will tell you and refer you.

What the research shows

A 2021 clinical practice guideline on ankle sprains supports exercise and balance training after a sprain, and combining exercise with manual therapy for ankles that keep giving way (Martin et al., JOSPT 2021). Results vary from person to person, so Dr. Tim checks whether you are improving and changes the plan or refers you when needed.

Common questions

Should I see a chiropractor for a sprained ankle?

Once a fracture has been ruled out or is unlikely, an exam can show what is still stiff, weak or unstable. If you can’t walk on it, get an X-ray first.

Why does my ankle keep rolling?

After a sprain, strength, balance and ankle movement don’t always return on their own. Dr. Tim checks each of these and shows you exercises for what he finds.

Do I need an X-ray or MRI first?

Not always. If you can walk and the bone isn’t tender, an exam is a reasonable first step. Dr. Tim refers you for imaging when your exam calls for it.

Which appointment should I book?

If you’re new, book a New Patient Visit. If you’ve been seen here before, book an Existing Patient Visit, even for a new problem.

Visit us in Glendale

Our only office is at 7155 W. Campo Bello Dr., Building B, Suite B-115, Glendale, AZ 85308, less than a mile from Arrowhead Towne Center. Directions and hours. Call or text 480-740-9619.

Related care

Heel pain · Achilles tendon pain · Knee pain · Custom orthotics · Kinesiology taping · Extremity adjustments · Sports chiropractic · Balance therapy

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