At Mid Lake Foot and Ankle, Dr. Breanna Ferguson understands that foot & ankle pain in Tavares, Eustis, or Leesburg, FL, can linger beyond tolerance and become difficult to manage. Thankfully, we can provide myriad treatments and help you reduce your suffering through self-directed care and our personalized techniques.

Self-Care or RICE

You need to follow the RICE technique when you notice pain in your feet or ankle. This method is useful for mitigating your pain before visiting our treatment team. It includes four simple steps, including:

1. Resting your foot for a while and using crutches or walking boots to avoid damaging it 
2. Icing the area to reduce swelling: 15-20 minutes every two hours 
3. Compressing the area with a carefully wrapped bandage to reduce inflammation 
4. Elevating the foot above your heart’s level to mitigate swelling and pain 

Beyond these steps, you should also take over-the-counter pain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to relieve pain and swelling. You can also use many types of supportive footwear, such as properly fitted shoes with well-fitting support. If your pain continues, it’s important to contact a specialist immediately to get the help you need.

Our Care Methods

Using various techniques, our team can treat your foot & ankle pain in Tavares, FL. These will vary based on the severity of your suffering and often include options like:

• Braces and splints that help to stabilize your ankle and manage pain 
• Various medications that reduce your pain and inflammation 
• Arthritic drugs that help reduce the impact of this condition 
• Joint aspiration that includes removing unnecessary fluid from your pints 
• Orthotic inserts that fit into your shoes and stabilize your feet
• Regular physical therapy to restore strength and flexibility 
• Steroid injections that help reduce inflammation and pain 
• Surgery if you have any torn ligaments, tendons, or muscles

Prevention Techniques

After recovering from foot and ankle pain, you should take a few simple preventative steps to minimize recurrence. These include:

• Strengthening muscles in the foot with walks stretches, and other exercises 
• Stop working out if you notice any pain in the affected area that gets worse 
• Losing weight and keeping a healthy weight for your frame and stature
• Regularly warming up and cooling down before you work out
• Visiting Mid Lake Foot and Ankle and Dr. Ferguson for checkups

Recovery is Possible

At Mid Lake Foot and Ankle, Dr. Ferguson can help you understand your foot & ankle pain and provide Tavares, Eustis, or Leesburg, FL, a treatment that ensures you stay strong. Please call us at (352) 432-8434 to learn more about our care, and we’ll do whatever we can to ensure you bounce back from your suffering.