left ankle burning/soreness

bigbrownkid

I used to get this long ago, when i had bad running shoes, but i got a new pair 2-3month ago and i have been running fine with them, no pain or anything. ive been running alot in the past 2months ( more than i have in most of my life). recently i moved, have been running on hilly terrain. Last week my left ankle started hurting after running a bit. rested a few days, i had a 5k that weekend, and the pain came back again.. now i just tried running again today, after a mile and a half it started hurting again..ANY ADVICE? Or know what the problem is?

Lissette_Brooks

I'm having the same exact problem with my left ankle. I have never had any issues with my ankles before. I'm going to see a doctor about it to see what I can do. If you come up with anything before I do please let me know. I'll keep you posted as well.

TKHappy

The tried and true...Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation!! Oh and Advil LOL! I wouldn't run on it for a bit...I know that's hard, I'm babying a knee injury right now...ankles are hard, could be many things?? I get pain in my ankle when I forget my arch supports! Do you remember rolling it...could be a sprain! Sorry I couldn't help more and I hope it heals soon!

deepfuture

Im having the exact same issue "left ankle" .. Looking forward to what people say. I've tried rest , gave it 10 days , I've tried ice etc, It does wear off a bit after 5k but back again the next day .. Thanks for the post .

leslisa

I can't run on any incline, not ever. My ankle doesn't have a normal range of motion and I end up injured.

That being said, you can try exercises to increase your ankle range of motion, not just up/down but also left/right. My kid runs and the physical therapist said this would help. You can also lie on your back, bring your leg up to 90 degree angle and then pull it gently to the inside. This helps the hip range of motion. (hip, knee, and ankle stiff can = ankle pain).

About ice, if it don't hurt, you ain't usin' it right. Ice works best when you hold it on long enough to let it get deep into the bone (check times to find out how long). Not fun but ped thinks it works.

Shoes. What kind of padding in the shoes? They are only good for a certain number of miles and then you have to replace them.

Inserts. Inserts in your shoes that elevate the heal might help if the issue is truly that you are too tight there.

Google. Please do not take my word for it. Google it. See a physical therapist or doc if it keeps up.

Cheers!