I am suffering from arthritis ankle pain for the last few years. There is a big gap between the joint bones. I am 65 years of age. Please suggest remedy for the pain.

Question

Try: 1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises (static and knee bending) and Ankle exercises. 2. Ice pack application over knee and Hot water bath for both ankles will help. 3.Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help. Gap on X-rays is normal. Share x-rays.

Nishit Palo · Accepted Answer

Try: 1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises (static and knee bending) and Ankle exercises. 2. Ice pack application over knee and Hot water bath for both ankles will help. 3.Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help. Gap on X-rays is normal. Share x-rays.

Julie Mercy J David Raja · Answer

Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the Plantar Fascitis weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. You shall do contrast bath to relieve this pain. Contrast bath is nothing but keeping in one tub hot water (bearable heat) and in another tub cold water Ask your father to apply ice in the painful area which would definitely help to greater extent. If still the pain persists then it is better to keep TENS stimulation at one of the nearby physiotherapy.