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Foot and Ankle Pain Treatment in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Foot and ankle pain can make every step a challenge. Whether pain began after a sprain, long days on your feet, or months of overuse, it rarely improves without a focused plan. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, our Board Certified chiropractors and Physical Therapy Certified team provide safe, noninvasive foot pain treatment in Fort Lauderdale and ankle pain treatment in Plantation. We create personalized plans that reduce pain, improve stability, and help you walk confidently again.
What Causes Foot & Ankle Pain?
Pain in the foot or ankle can arise from injury, overuse, tendon or ligament strain, joint degeneration, or biomechanical imbalances. These conditions can lead to swelling, stiffness, instability, and difficulty walking or standing—significantly affecting your mobility, comfort and quality of life. Common causes include:
Sprains and Strains: Overstretching or tearing of ligaments or muscles, often from sudden twists or falls.
Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot, leading to sharp heel pain.
Arthritis: Degenerative or inflammatory joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, causing stiffness and swelling in the foot or ankle.
Tendinitis: Overuse injuries that result in tendon inflammation, such as Achilles tendinitis.
Gout: A form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals, often resulting in intense pain and swelling in the big toe or other joints.
Flat Feet or Fallen Arches: Structural abnormalities that strain the foot and ankle, leading to pain and discomfort.
Nerve Impingements: Conditions like tarsal tunnel syndrome, where compressed nerves cause pain, tingling, or numbness.
Our Expertise
At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, we recognize how foot and ankle pain can disrupt your health, movement and lifestyle. Our board-certified chiropractors and physical-therapy-experienced team utilize safe, non-invasive, drug-free approaches. We specialize in:
● Reducing pain, inflammation and joint stress in the foot and ankle
● Restoring alignment, balance and range of motion in the lower extremities
● Strengthening the muscles supporting your foot, ankle, and lower leg
● Promoting long-term foot & ankle health, function and resilience
Through advanced chiropractic techniques, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative care, we help patients recover mobility, ease pain and reclaim active living.
Foot and Ankle Pain Relief: Our Treatment Approach
Foot or ankle pain can take a toll—whether you’re avoiding stairs, struggling to walk barefoot, or compensating by favouring one side. We understand how even simple movements can feel painful, limiting your freedom and energy.
At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, we’re here to help you regain control. Our expert team offers natural, non-invasive foot & ankle care tailored just for you. Whether your pain stems from sprain, tendonitis, joint degeneration or gait dysfunction, we deliver proven treatments to support your recovery.
Our personalised approach focuses on:
● Easing foot and ankle pain and reducing inflammation
● Improving mobility, alignment, balance and function
● Strengthening the lower-leg muscles that stabilise your foot/ankle
● Enhancing overall strength, confidence and freedom of movement
You don’t have to face foot or ankle pain alone. Carpe Diem Chiropractic provides a caring, healing environment where your comfort and wellness matter.
Take the first step toward a more active, pain-free life—because every day is worth seizing.
What Our Patients are Saying
Therapies That Help You Walk Without Pain
We believe in patient-centred, results-driven care. Your treatment journey begins with a complete consultation and physical assessment to understand your pain history, pinpoint affected structures (foot, ankle, lower leg) and assess mobility, strength and gait. This gives us the insight needed to build a customised treatment plan aligned with your condition and goals.
Our approach may include:
● Gentle chiropractic adjustments to relieve joint misalignment and nerve or joint stress in the lower extremity
● Soft-tissue therapy to release tight muscles, tendons or scar tissue around the foot and ankle
● Targeted therapeutic exercises to build strength, improve flexibility, restore movement, and enhance balance
● Lifestyle and footwear guidance, ergonomic coaching and preventive strategies to help support long-term foot & ankle health
Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free path to managing foot and ankle pain. With multiple proven techniques available, we tailor each session to your individual needs—ensuring it is safe, effective and comfortable.
Why Patients Choose Carpe Diem Chiropractic
Our patients typically experience relief from foot or ankle pain, improved range of motion and stability, increased mobility, and a renewed sense of confidence in their daily life and activities. Our ongoing care focuses on improving function so you can return to your best self.
Specialized Foot & Ankle-Pain Services
● Spinal Adjustments: Aligning the spine and pelvis often reduces compensatory stress in the foot and ankle, improving overall alignment and function.
● Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise: Customised exercise and physical-therapy techniques to strengthen lower-leg, ankle, foot muscles, improve mobility and prevent future injuries.
● Dry Needling: Targets trigger points in muscles around the ankle and foot to relieve tension and accelerate healing.
● Spinal Decompression Therapy: While primarily for spine, reducing spinal nerve or disc pressure may improve referred symptoms affecting the lower limbs.
● Whole-Body Vibration Therapy: Enhances circulation, strengthens the muscles of your lower extremities, and promotes improved joint mobility in foot & ankle.
● Soft Tissue Therapies: Techniques like IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), A.R.T. (Active Release Technique), and Massage Therapy to release scar tissue, reduce adhesions and restore proper function in foot and ankle structures.
● Cupping Therapy: This traditional technique increases blood flow, decreases inflammation and supports recovery of soft-tissue and tendon injuries in the foot/ankle region.
● Advanced Treatments: Shockwave Therapy, Laser Therapy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy promote cellular healing, reduce inflammation and support recovery for stubborn lower-extremity pain.
Meet Our Chiropractic Team
Dr. Stefania Sobrero
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Carly Lutz
Doctor of Chiropractic
Frequently Asked Questions
Results vary depending on the individual and the severity of their condition. Some patients experience relief after just a few sessions, while others may require ongoing care.
The number of sessions required depends on the severity of your condition, the underlying cause, and your body’s healing process. Your chiropractor will create a customized treatment plan to suit your needs.
Recovery time depends on your specific condition and treatment plan. Many patients experience gradual improvement and can return to normal activities as healing progresses, often with additional guidance on strengthening and preventing reinjury.
Yes, chiropractors are highly skilled at treating sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, and overuse injuries in the foot and ankle. They can also provide rehabilitation exercises and injury prevention strategies tailored to athletes.
Chiropractic care can complement other treatments like physical therapy or orthotics by improving joint alignment, enhancing mobility, and reducing stress on affected areas, leading to more effective and faster recovery.
Chiropractors may use custom orthotics, exercises to strengthen the foot’s supporting muscles, and adjustments to improve overall alignment and reduce strain caused by flat feet.
Chiropractic care not only treats existing pain but also focuses on preventing recurrences through strengthening exercises, improved posture, proper footwear recommendations, and addressing underlying biomechanical issues.
Yes, chiropractic care is safe and effective for children, helping to address injuries, growing pains, and posture issues that can cause foot and ankle discomfort.
Chiropractic care is highly beneficial for seniors, offering gentle, non-invasive treatments to manage pain, improve mobility, and address age-related conditions like arthritis or balance issues affecting the feet and ankles.
Schedule a consultation with a chiropractor to discuss your symptoms, medical history, and goals. They will assess whether chiropractic care is a suitable option for you.
