Ankle pain causes physical discomfort in the ankle area, including the joint or the tendon connecting the lower leg to the heel. It does not occur due to an underlying disease. Some examples of ankle pain include poorly fitting footwear like high heels, strains, sprains, overuse, or trauma.
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I have ankle pain while sitting cross-legged or stretching. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I fell while skiing, and since the following week, I am having pain in the inside of my ankle when I cross it over my body and lean forward (stretching), or if I cross it under me and sit on that foot. It does not hurt to walk or rotate my ankle. Also, I have no swelling. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Falling from skiing usually causes a grade 1 to 2 sprain of ankle ligaments and usually affects the inside of the ankles. Bony injury is less likely in your case. You may have twisted the ankle causing the ligaments to... Read Full »