We Can Help Treat Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome at Sound Foot and Ankle
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a rare disorder caused by damage to the tibial nerve or its “branches” and is usually due to compression as it passes through the tarsal tunnel. Our podiatrist can help heal and strengthen your muscles to create better balance and mobility.
How Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Develops
Tarsal tunnel syndrome usually develops as a result of a prior ankle injury like a sprained or fractured ankle. So what is Tarsal tunnel syndrome anyway? It is a rare disorder caused by damage to the tibial nerve or its “branches” and is usually due to compression as it passes through the tarsal tunnel. Tarsal tunnel syndrome can occur as a result of a trauma such as a fall or impact or overuse of the muscles and tendons that supply the muscles and bends your toes.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms
The most common symptoms include a burning, and tingling pain at the sole of the foot and feels worse in pain when standing or during activity. Other symptoms include numbness or tingling at the base of the foot.
Treatments
At Sound Foot and Ankle, Dr. Joyce suggests avoiding sudden increases in high-impact activities such as running and other strenuous activities that may be hard on your feet. In addition, she highly recommends custom orthotics and anti-inflammatory medications to help alleviate pain and inflammation and to provide customized comfortable shoes during recovery.
Focus on Treatment and Care
Our treatments Dr. Joyce has created will aim to reduce pain and inflammation, strengthen the muscles around your knee while also strengthening other muscles in your lower limb, including your calves, hip, and pelvic muscles. She is focused on Improving your kinesthesis, agility and balance and improving your technique and function when walking, running, squatting, hopping and landing on your feet to help you regain your strength and mobility. The most important aspect of our treatment plan is our dedication to minimizing your chance of reinjury. At Sound Foot and Ankle we care deeply about our patients and strive to give every person the best possible foot care. Contact us today, we look forward to caring for you!