What causes pain in my feet and ankles?

Injury, overuse or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. Arthritis is a common cause of foot pain. Injury to the nerves of the feet may result in intense burning pain, numbness or tingling (peripheral neuropathy).

What are the symptoms of foot and ankle arthritis?

Foot Arthritis and Ankle Arthritis Symptoms

  • Pain that occurs during activity or motion.
  • Tenderness in the joint area.
  • Swelling in the joints accompanied by warmth and redness.
  • Stiffness, pain and swelling after sitting, resting or inactivity.
  • Difficulty walking or moving.

How do you treat ankle and foot pain?

Self-care tips

  1. Rest – try to avoid putting weight on the injured foot or ankle.
  2. Ice – put an ice pack or frozen vegetables, covered in a damp cloth, on the painful area for 20 minutes every 2-3 hours.
  3. Compression – wrap a bandage around the area that’s painful.
  4. Elevate your foot to reduce swelling.

What can cause ankle pain without injury?

What can cause ankle pain without injury?

  • Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition marked by excessive inflammation in the joints.
  • Osteoarthritis. Like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis is also associated with ankle pain.
  • Achilles tendinitis.
  • Lupus.
  • Irregular arch of the foot.

Is walking good for arthritis in the feet?

Walking is recommended for people with arthritis as it’s low impact, helps to keep the joints flexible, helps bone health and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Is walking good for ankle arthritis?

What does arthritis in the foot feel like?

Foot and Ankle Arthritis Symptoms Pain when you move it. Trouble moving, walking, or putting weight on it. Joint stiffness, warmth, or swelling. More pain and swelling after you rest, such as sitting or sleeping.

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis in the feet?

Some people with osteoarthritis can hear grating or crunching noises when moving their feet and ankles. You may also feel unsteady on your feet. You may have an achy feeling in your feet, especially if you’ve been particularly active or worn high heels. Some people also get pain in their feet at night.