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What causes Ankle Pain?

​There are many causes of pain and limited mobility in your ankles. Some are more serious such as fractures, ligament tears, infections or tumors which require medical intervention.

However, the majority of ankle pain is caused by muscle or joint dysfunctions that can be treated without medicine or surgery.

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Ankle pain can arise from:

• Sports injuries

• Overuse / Strain

• Obesity

• Medical Conditions

• Accidents / Falls

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Symptoms include:

• Sharp, dull or throbbing pain inside or around your ankles

• Swelling

• Redness / warmth

• Weakness / stiffness

• Deformed joints

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​Common conditions:

• Sprained Ankle

• Achilles Tendonitis

• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

• Peroneal Tendinopathy

• Gout

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The above conditions are usually not dangerous, but they can cause significant distress, making it difficult to run, walk or even stand. If left untreated, ankle pain may get worse over time leading to more serious problems down the road.​

Do I need to see a medical doctor?

For many cases of ankle pain, an experienced TCM physician will be able to provide a clinical diagnosis based on your symptoms, clinical history and physical examination.

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Where initial treatments have not been effective, you can then consider doing more detailed tests like an X-Ray, CT scan or MRI to help identify any underlying problems.

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It is strongly advised to visit a medical doctor if you have any of the "red flag" symptoms below accompanying your ankle pain:

• sudden or unexplained weight loss

• prolonged fever

• persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest

• pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night

• serious falls / accidents

• severe pain / numbness / weakness

Why choose Traditional Chinese Medicine for
Ankle Pain?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been a trusted system of healing for over 2,000 years. It offers a safe, natural and effective approach to treat not just the symptoms, but also the root cause of your pain.​ ​Here’s how our therapies work:

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1. Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates specific points along your body’s meridians to improve the flow of Qi (energy) and blood, helping to reduce pain and inflammation.

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2. Tuina

Tuina is a hands-on bodywork therapy that targets muscle and soft tissue. By applying pressure and specific techniques, tuina helps to relax tight muscles, realign joints and promote circulation to speed up recovery.

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3. Cupping

Cupping can help relieve muscle stiffness and improve blood circulation. By creating suction on the skin, it draws fresh blood to the area and releases built-up toxins, aiding in the healing process and reducing pain.

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4. Herbal Medicine

TCM herbal remedies are customized to your specific condition. Our formulations aim to nourish your body, improve circulation and support the healing process from the inside out. 

How can we help?

At THE TCM FOLKS, we specialise in pain and musculoskeletal health. With over 2000 house calls and more then 600 patients treated, rest assured that you are in good hands.
 

Our practitioners will work with you to find the root cause of your problem and create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. By combining time-tested TCM practices, we not only relieve pain but also address the underlying causes for long lasting results.

Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or a long-standing issue, we are here to help you regain mobility and live pain-free.

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