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Ankle Pain Treatment Newcastle

Ankle pain can make walking, running, climbing stairs, or even standing uncomfortable and limit your ability to carry out daily activities. Whether it is caused by a sudden injury, repeated strain, or long-term joint issues, ankle pain can interfere with work, sport, and everyday life.

At Gosforth Physio & Wellness, our expert physiotherapists specialise in identifying the root causes of ankle pain and providing targeted treatments. Through hands-on therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and evidence-based interventions, we help reduce pain, restore movement, and improve stability so you can get back to doing what you love.

Ankle Pain Physiotherapy

Our Newcastle physiotherapists use a tailored combination of manual therapy, soft tissue release, taping, mobilisation, acupuncture, dry needling, and strengthening exercises to relieve ankle pain, improve joint movement, and rebuild strength.

Each treatment plan is personalised. After a full assessment, we explain your diagnosis, discuss the most suitable options, and begin physiotherapy in your first session. Early intervention improves recovery speed and lowers the risk of re-injury or chronic ankle instability.

Common Types of Ankle Pain

Ankle Sprains
Sudden twisting or rolling of the ankle can strain ligaments, causing pain, swelling, and reduced movement. Sprains are one of the most common ankle injuries and require careful rehabilitation to prevent long-term instability.

Achilles Tendon Pain
Inflammation or degeneration of the Achilles tendon can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain at the back of the ankle or heel, particularly with running, jumping, or prolonged standing.

Arthritis
Degeneration within the ankle joint, or post-traumatic arthritis following an injury, can lead to chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, especially in older adults.

Overuse Injuries
Repetitive activity, poor footwear, or training errors can overload the ankle tendons and muscles, leading to gradual pain, swelling, and discomfort during daily life or sport.

Postural or Biomechanical Issues
Foot alignment problems, weak supporting muscles, or hip/knee imbalances can place extra strain on the ankle, contributing to pain or recurrent injury.

Concerned About Your Ankle Pain?

Our physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat ankle pain daily, helping patients return safely to work, sport, and normal life.

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Ankle Pain FAQs

What are the most common causes of ankle pain?
Ankle pain can result from sprains, tendon problems, arthritis, overuse, instability, or postural/biomechanical issues.

When should I see a physiotherapist for ankle pain?
If your ankle pain persists, limits your movement, causes swelling or instability, or recurs frequently, it’s time for a professional assessment.

Do you treat all types of ankle pain?
Yes. We treat acute injuries, chronic ankle pain, tendon conditions, postural and biomechanical issues, arthritis, and sports-related ankle injuries.

What does an ankle assessment involve?
We take a detailed history, assess joint movement, strength, balance, and alignment, and identify the structures contributing to your pain. You’ll receive a personalised treatment plan based on your needs.

Do I need a scan before starting treatment?
In most cases, no, as our physiotherapists can often diagnose ankle pain clinically. If imaging is needed, we can arrange quick access to private MRI or ultrasound scans.

Which treatments help ankle pain?
Manual therapy, mobilisation, acupuncture, dry needling, massage, taping, soft tissue release, strengthening exercises, and postural correction are all used as part of recovery.

How long does ankle pain take to improve?
Recovery time depends on the cause and severity. Some injuries improve within a few sessions, while chronic or recurrent ankle pain may require a longer structured rehabilitation programme.

Is exercise safe if I have ankle pain?
Yes, when appropriately guided. Specific exercises improve strength, balance, flexibility, and joint control without aggravating your condition.

Ankle Pain Physiotherapy Newcastle

Our physiotherapy approach focuses on reducing pain, improving ankle mobility, and restoring stability to prevent recurrence.

Ankle Pain Treatments Include:

You’ll also be given targeted strengthening, stretching, and Pilates-based exercises to support your recovery at home. If further investigation is needed, we can arrange fast access to private MRI or ultrasound scans through our partner clinics.

If you’re ready to regain pain-free movement, book your appointment today and let our expert physiotherapists guide your recovery.

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If you need any of our physiotherapy, sports injury, sports massage or acupuncture services, you should see and feel a real difference by the end of your fifth session.

If, on the other hand, there is no improvement in your clinical condition or in the way you feel – we STOP after the fifth session. At that point, we reassess the reasons why there has been no apparent improvement and, if necessary, we can organise scans and letters to GP's and Consultants. You can be sure that we will never continue treating you unless there is a positive benefit – and only when you (and we) agree on your treatment plan.

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