Foot & Ankle Pain

Understanding foot anatomy, pain types, and treatment options. Discover how to alleviate discomfort and when to seek professional help.

Patient with foot and ankle pain

The human foot is a complex structure packed tightly with twenty-six bones and numerous joints, muscles, nerves, and ligaments. Feet are easily injured due to the cramped nature of everything within, as well as the relatively fragile bones. Foot pain, just like all pain, can be chronic or acute. Sometimes cases of acute foot pain can be treated with home care treatments. The chronic and extreme cases of foot pain almost always require medical attention. When left untreated, chronic, and sometimes acute, foot pain can lead to long-term issues such as numbness in the foot or a walking impairment.

Common Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain

  • Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
  • Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
  • Tendinitis from overuse or repetitive stress
  • Arthritis affecting the foot or ankle joints
  • Stress fractures from high-impact activity

When to Seek Treatment

If foot or ankle pain persists beyond a few days, limits your ability to bear weight, or is accompanied by swelling or bruising, it's time to have it evaluated before the issue becomes chronic.

Why Choose Impact for Foot & Ankle Pain

We combine chiropractic care, laser therapy, and shockwave therapy to reduce inflammation and support healing, helping you get back on your feet without surgery.

Patient Stories

What patients share about Impact Health & Wellness

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That was one of the better doctor visits I’ve ever had. He sat and listened to me and explained everything there wasn’t 500 people in the waiting room made you feel like a puppy meal. They did a great job. Highly recommend.
kevin stanford
Google review · in the last week
Staff is personal as well as professional. PT professional, Eve, is compassionate and attentive to questions & concerns . She explains thoroughly The steps she’ll be using in knee replacement therapy and equipment necessary. She even came to my home to check the surroundings & demonstrated how to maneuver many of tasks that could be a struggle. I trust her judgment and expertise. I highly recommend this facility for care.
Jill Massoglia
Google review · in the last week
Entire staff is professional and caring. Each one goes out of their way to help me feel better
Janet Dircksen
Google review · a week ago
Efficient and knowledgeable!!!
Chris Levi
Google review · 2 weeks ago
I couldn’t be happier with Dr. Wilcox, Gerald and Caroline! I had a total knee replacement on 6/3 and am already getting around like a champ. Kind, professional and responsive! 10 stars!
Janice Reid
Google review · 3 months ago
This place is so amazing!!! Nick really knows what he is doing. His memory is crazy, he remembers details about every patient like a super computer. I came in with knee and back pain and he was able to identify exactly what was wrong, and things I had no idea about like having and extra long spine and and extra rib bones. We have a plan on how to fix this, and I already feel so much better after a few sessions. Can’t recommend enough!
Emelia Douglas
Google review · 6 months ago
Excellent staff, Excellent care!!! I have been seeing chiropractors for many years on and off, Dr. Nick is by far one of the best I have ever been too. After a few visits and getting to know the staff it's like a family atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Greg West
Google review · 8 months ago
Dr. Nick Southworth has provided exceptional medical care in addressing back issues including radicular pain, helping to increase range of motion and reduction of discomfort that affected quality of sleep. He is highly communicative and always upbeat in encouraging lifestyle changes to support the adjustment techniques he uses effectively to reduce pain. I recommend him unequivocally and also compliment Kim who is a blessing every time I enter the office. Efficient, personable and clearly cares about each patient!
Fredric Brown
Google review · 8 months ago
I’ve been going to chiropractors on and off for years, so I understand how adjustments work. I felt the office was very nice, well organized and clean. Had top of the line equipment and treatment options. Everyone I came into contact with was friendly and helpful. Dr. Nick was very knowledgeable, efficient and truly cared about how I was feeling and how he could help. I noticed his interactions were the same across every patient he made contact with was treated the same. Very busy office, but well run practice and I never felt rushed or like a number. Based upon my visit and experience, I will be returning for more treatments and would recommend to family and friends! So glad I found this practice!
Toni Durr
Google review · a year ago

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