Got this diagnosis today. I'm only 29, female. Sprained this ankle a couple times as a kid. Is this reversible? What can I do for it? I started going barefoot 6 months ago. I don't run yet, it's one of my barefooting goals. I go barefoot pretty much everywhere. I will wear my 4mm huaraches in special circumstances. I hate sitting for long. I stand while I work. Thanks in advance!
actually i see it in subject. yes progressive barefoot activity and strengthening all the muscles will protect your joints! listen to your body and do not put pain in your body
Kneesovertoesguy on youtube have some interesting stuff about ankle injury, strenghtening and mobility.. I have achilles problems and this move of first video seems to do the trick best to open up some mobility in my calves and hamstrings, which are quite related.. Stretching seems to be quite useless, don't help with pain, don't increase mobility, feels painful in wrong way. Eccentric calf raises with weights might also help a bit, I use 12-24 kg and do it single leg. In my experience eccentric training with full range of motion with a bit of stretching at the end of range seems to actually do something good. This probably does good also.. And there's a formula for ankle sprain stuff..
If you are still around... When I was 19 I had major knee surgery. The surgeon told me then that he found evidence of arthritis in my left knee and that he wouldn't be surprised if I had the same in my right knee. His advice to me was never to stop moving. I have followed that advise and 36 years later I am still running. In 2012 after a marathon, my doctor had me get xrays of both knees to see how bad the arthritis had progressed. I was diagnosed with arthritis in both knees at 3.5 on a scale of 5. My doctor was surprised that I run without pain but told me to continue. You are young. Keep moving. If you stop moving you won't be able to move again.
I needed to read this today. I'm in my early 50s, and joint pain is "UGH." No plans to stop moving, especially after your advice
