Foot and Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain can occur for many reasons including injuries, overuse, structural issues or underlying medical conditions. Conditions like metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot), tendonitis or ligament sprains can significantly affect your daily life. When discomfort interferes with your ability to stand, walk or stay active, it’s time to seek expert care.

At Surrey Foot Service, we understand how debilitating foot and ankle pain can be. That’s why we take a holistic approach to treatment addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes to help you regain comfort and mobility.

How Foot and Ankle Pain impacts your life

  • Mobility challenges: Pain makes walking, standing or exercising difficult.
  • Activity limitations: Foot pain can prevent you from enjoying hobbies and physical fitness.
  • Emotional stress: Chronic discomfort can lead to frustration and a loss of independence.
  • Compensation injuries: Altered movement patterns to avoid pain may strain your knees, hips or back.

Common causes of Foot and Ankle Pain

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot often caused by high-impact activities, poorly fitting shoes or foot deformities. It can feel like walking on pebbles and may worsen with activity.

Heel pain

The most common foot pain we see here at Surrey Foot Service which may be due to mechanical issues, overuse, trauma, footwear or a combination of all of these factors. Read more on our heel pain page.

Tendonitis and sprains

Overuse or sudden trauma can strain the tendons and ligaments in your foot or ankle, causing swelling, stiffness and pain.

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can lead to stiffness, swelling and deformity in foot and ankle joints.

Flat feet or high arches

Structural issues can lead to misalignment, overloading certain areas of the foot and chronic discomfort.

Our Holistic Approach to Treatment

At Surrey Foot Service, we take a patient-centred approach to address the root causes of your pain and provide long-term relief.

Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment

Our thorough evaluation includes:

  • Detailed discussion of your symptoms and lifestyle.
  • Physical examination of your feet and ankles.
  • Gait Analysis: Advanced technology to assess how pain affects your movement and biomechanics.
  • Imaging referrals (X-rays / MRI scans) if needed to diagnose structural issues.

Step 2: Personalised Treatment Plan

We create a tailored plan to suit your condition and lifestyle incorporating:

Conservative Treatments

  • Custom Orthotics: Insoles designed to distribute pressure evenly and reduce strain.
  • Footwear Advice: Guidance on selecting supportive, properly fitting shoes.
  • Physical Therapy: Strengthening and stretching exercises to improve stability and flexibility.
  • Pain Relief: Recommendations for managing inflammation through ice, compression or medication.

Advanced Interventions

  • Steroid or Ostenil Injections: To reduce inflammation in severe cases.
  • Surgical Referrals: If conservative treatments fail, we can refer you to trusted specialists for surgical solutions.

Why choose Surrey Foot Service?

  • Expertise in foot and ankle care: Our experienced podiatrists treat a wide range of conditions including metatarsalgia and other causes of pain.
  • Holistic approach: We focus on your overall well-being ensuring that treatment supports your lifestyle and activity goals.
  • Advanced diagnostics: With tools like gait analysis, we provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
  • Commitment to keeping you active: Our priority is to help you move pain-free and get back to the activities you love.

Don’t let pain hold you back

If foot and ankle pain is affecting your life, Surrey Foot Service is here to help. Our dedicated team will work with you to find relief and keep you active.