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Ankle Pain

There are lots of causes of ankle pain. You can usually ease the pain yourself. But see a GP if the pain does not improve.

How you can ease ankle pain yourself

If you see a GP about ankle pain, they'll usually suggest you try these things:

Do

  • rest your ankle
  • put ice or a cold pack on your ankle for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
  • wrap your ankle with an elastic bandage (but not too tightly)
  • keep your ankle raised on a pillow when you're sitting or lying down
  • take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen

Don't

  • put heat on your ankle, such as a hot water bottle or heat pack
  • massage your ankle
  • walk on your ankle if it hurts

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A pharmacist can help with ankle pain

You can ask a pharmacist about:

  • the best painkiller to take
  • insoles and pads for your shoes
  • if you need to see a GP

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See a GP if:

  • ankle pain is stopping you doing normal activities
  • the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back
  • the pain has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks
  • you have any tingling or loss of sensation in your foot
  • you have diabetes and foot pain – foot problems can be more serious if you have diabetes

Go to an urgent treatment centre or A&E if:

  • ankle pain is stopping you doing normal activities
  • the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back
  • the pain has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks
  • you have any tingling or loss of sensation in your foot

These might be signs of a broken ankle.

What we mean by severe pain

Common causes of ankle pain

Ankle pain is often caused by exercising too much or wearing shoes that are too tight.

Your symptoms might also give you an idea of what's causing your ankle pain.

Symptoms Possible cause
Pain, swelling, bruising, started after intense or repetitive exercise Sprained ankle
Pain in ankle and heel, pain in calf when standing on tiptoes Achilles tendonitis
Redness and swelling, dull aching pain Bursitis
Sudden, sharp pain, swelling, a popping or snapping sound during the injury, difficulty walking, ankle at odd angle Broken ankle

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Self-refer for treatment

If you have ankle pain, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP.

To find out if there are any services in your area:

  • ask the reception staff at your GP surgery
  • check your GP surgery's website
  • contact your integrated care board (ICB) – find your local ICB
  • search online for NHS treatment for ankle pain near you

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