Is Your Ankle Constantly Rolling

Do you feel like you are constantly rolling your ankle? Do you feel that every step you take is unsteady? Do you feel that your ankle is constantly in pain and never quite recovers? It is possible that you may have what is called lateral ankle instability.

Lateral ankle instability results when you have constantly injured your ankle ligaments and they become all stretched out. When this happens they are no longer able to function as the support system When this happens, you will constantly feel that your ankle is rolling and that you aren’t able to get any support.

The simplest answer for what to do for this is bracing. Your podiatrist will be able to suggest to you what the best option is for the stage of your ankle sprain. In rare instances, surgery may be the necessary option. For some people, there ligaments are so stretched that a brace won’t even give them the support they need. They will end up actually turning their ankle even in their brace. In these instances, there are several different options for treatment.

So, if you or someone you know is having trouble with constantly turning out their ankle, you should seek help from your podiatrist. If you live in the Lowell or North Reading, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.