Ankle Pain in Springfield VA

If you’re dealing with ankle pain, swelling, weakness, or instability, you are not alone. The ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body — yet it is also one of the most frequently undertreated, leading to long-term pain, arthritis, and repeat injuries.

At Thrive Integrative Health, we specialize in identifying the root cause of ankle pain in Springfield VA and restoring proper joint function using advanced non-surgical therapies that help you heal faster and stay active.

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What Causes Ankle Pain?

Ankle pain is often caused by:

• Ankle sprains (even old ones)
• Torn or stretched ligaments
• Tendonitis
• Plantar fascia strain
• Flat feet or collapsed arches
• Poor gait mechanics
• Knee, hip, or pelvic misalignment
• Nerve irritation from the low back

Many patients are told “it’s healed” — but ligaments rarely heal correctly without guided rehabilitation, leaving the joint unstable.

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Common Ankle Pain Symptoms

• Swelling or stiffness
• Pain when walking or standing
• Weakness or giving-way
• Sharp pain with movement
• Pain after exercise
• Instability on uneven ground
• Heel or arch pain
• Burning or aching

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Why Ankle Injuries Keep Coming Back

When the ankle is injured:

• Ligaments stretch
• Joint position shifts
• Nerves misfire
• Muscles shut down

This creates chronic instability, even if the pain improves temporarily. Over time, this leads to:

• Re-sprains
• Tendon damage
• Knee, hip, and back problems
• Arthritis

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How We Diagnose Ankle Pain at Thrive Integrative Health

We use:

• Digital X-rays (when indicated)
• Joint stability testing
• Gait and walking analysis
• Foot posture and arch assessment
• Neurological screening

This allows us to determine:

• Whether ligaments are damaged
• If nerves are involved
• If your walking pattern is causing overload
• Whether pain is coming from the ankle, foot, or spine

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Ankle Pain Care in Springfield VA

Your care plan is designed to restore stability, mobility, and strength.

May include:

• Precision Joint Adjustments
  Restores normal ankle motion and alignment.
• Shockwave Therapy
  Stimulates healing in damaged ligaments and tendons.
• Soft Tissue & Fascia Therapy
  Breaks down scar tissue and improves flexibility.
• Corrective Rehab & Balance Training
  Retrains muscles and prevents future sprains.
• Custom Foot & Gait Correction
  Addresses arch collapse and poor walking mechanics.

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Who Needs an Ankle Evaluation?

You should be evaluated if:

• You’ve had multiple ankle sprains
• Your ankle feels unstable
• You have lingering pain after an injury
• You walk or run differently to avoid pain
• You have heel, knee, or hip pain along with ankle issues

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Get Back to Moving Without Pain

If ankle pain is limiting your ability to:

• Walk
• Exercise
• Work
• Or enjoy daily life

You don’t need to “just live with it.”