Foot/Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can make it difficult to stay active, exercise, or even walk comfortably. Whether the pain is caused by an injury, arthritis, or years of wear and tear, it can affect your mobility and quality of life. Because your feet and ankles bear the weight of your entire body, even small injuries can quickly become big problems if left untreated.
Dr. Samuel Richards and his team at Burghealth Physical Medicine specialize in non-surgical, drug-free treatments for foot and ankle pain.
Our therapies are designed to reduce pain, improve function, and restore mobility. For patients with chronic, severe, or degenerative conditions, we also offer advanced regenerative medicine therapies that repair tissue at the source and provide a safe alternative to surgery.
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Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain may come on suddenly after an injury or develop gradually over time.
Some of the most common causes include:
- Plantar fasciitis – Inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot, often causing heel pain.
- Ankle sprains and strains – Ligament or muscle injuries from twisting or rolling the ankle.
- Arthritis – Degeneration of cartilage in the ankle joint leading to stiffness and swelling.
- Tendonitis – Irritation of tendons around the foot and ankle, often due to overuse.
- Stress fractures – Tiny cracks in bones caused by repetitive stress or overtraining.
- Flat feet or fallen arches – Structural imbalances that lead to chronic pain.
- Nerve irritation – Pinched or damaged nerves that cause tingling, numbness, or burning pain.
Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that makes walking or standing unbearable. Identifying the cause is the first step in creating an effective treatment plan.
Chiropractic Care for Pain Relief
Our approach to foot and ankle pain treatment focuses on chiropractic care and conservative therapies to restore alignment, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the joint.
Adjustments: Gentle chiropractic adjustments can restore proper alignment in the foot, ankle, and surrounding joints. Correcting misalignments helps reduce stress, improve mobility, and ease pressure on nerves.
Active Release Technique (ART): ART is a hands-on therapy that targets soft tissue restrictions in muscles, ligaments, and fascia around the foot and ankle. By applying precise tension and movement, this technique breaks up adhesions, restores mobility, and relieves pain caused by overuse, repetitive strain, or injury.
Physical Therapy: Through customized physical therapy exercises, we strengthen the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the foot and ankle. This helps improve balance, restore stability, and prevent future injuries.
Laser Therapy: Our laser therapy uses light energy to stimulate cell repair and reduce inflammation. It is especially effective for plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, and chronic foot pain, helping accelerate recovery and improve function.
These chiropractic care treatments work together to provide safe, effective relief from foot and ankle pain while supporting natural healing.
Regenerative Medicine for Chronic or Severe Foot and Ankle Pain
For patients with advanced arthritis, chronic tendon injuries, or long-lasting foot and ankle pain, regenerative medicine may provide the best path forward.
Instead of just managing symptoms, these treatments target the underlying damage and promote tissue repair at the cellular level.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
PRP therapy uses your body’s own platelets to stimulate healing.
Here’s how the process works:
- Blood Draw – A small sample of your blood is collected, similar to a routine lab test.
- Centrifuge Separation – The sample is spun to isolate platelet-rich plasma, which contains powerful healing compounds.
- Targeted Injection – The PRP solution is carefully injected into the injured foot or ankle to stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation.
When injected into the damaged area, PRP promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and supports long-term recovery. PRP therapy is especially effective for plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, ligament injuries, and ankle arthritis.
Human Acellular Tissue Therapy
Our human acellular tissue therapy, derived from the Wharton’s jelly of donated umbilical cords, provides the joint with natural healing compounds.
Healing compounds in our HCT therapies include growth factors, cytokines, hyaluronic acid, collagen, peptides and more. These components help reduce inflammation, promote new cell development and encourage tissue repair.
HCT therapy is particularly helpful for patients with degenerative conditions, severe arthritis, or long-term injuries who are seeking a non-surgical alternative to foot or ankle surgery.
Plantar Fasciitis
One of the most common causes of foot pain we see is plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs when the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes becomes irritated or inflamed.
Patients often experience sharp heel pain, especially with their first steps in the morning or after long periods of standing.
Our team takes a comprehensive approach to plantar fasciitis treatment. By addressing the underlying cause of inflammation and supporting the body’s natural healing processes, we help patients find lasting relief and restore mobility.
Many patients experience reduced pain, improved comfort, and the ability to stay active without relying on medications or surgery.
Find Relief from Foot and Ankle Pain in St Petersburg
You don’t have to live with constant discomfort or limited mobility caused by foot and ankle pain in St Petersburg. At Burghealth Physical Medicine we offer a combination of chiropractic care and regenerative medicine treatments to help you heal naturally and return to the activities you love.
Call (727) 289-9148 today to schedule your consultation and explore our safe, effective foot and ankle pain treatments.