If every step feels stiff, sore, or unstable, you’re not alone. Ankle and foot pain is one of the most common issues we see at TheraMove & Diagnostics in Towson, MD — especially among walkers, runners, athletes, and adults who spend long hours on their feet.

What surprises most patients?
Foot and ankle pain rarely comes from the foot alone.
The real problem could be weak hips, tendon irritation, nerve compression, or poor biomechanics.

Here’s the breakdown — and how to finally fix it.

👣 1. Plantar Fasciitis: Morning Heel Pain That Won’t Quit

If your first steps in the morning feel sharp or burning, you may have plantar fasciitis. Towson residents experience this often due to:

• Hard sidewalks and uphill walking routes

• Long workdays standing

• Poor shoe support or worn-out insoles

Why it lingers: tight calves, weak foot muscles, poor arch support.

How we treat it:
Shockwave therapy, taping, manual therapy, strengthening, custom orthotic guidance.

🦶 2. Achilles Tendon Pain or Stiffness

If the back of your ankle feels tight, swollen, or painful when climbing stairs or walking uphill, this is a red flag.

Common causes in Towson residents:
– Running on uneven trails like Loch Raven Reservoir
– Standing jobs
– Overuse
– Poor ankle mobility

We use MSK Ultrasound to detect tendon thickening or microtears — something regular therapy often misses.

⚡ 3. Ankle Sprains That Never Fully Heal

If your ankle feels “weak” or wobbly months after an injury, you might have:

• Ligament laxity

• Poor balance control

• Hidden tendon irritation

• Nerve involvement

Our solution: Strengthening, neuromuscular retraining, proprioception therapy, ultrasound testing.

🔥 4. Nerve Pain: Tingling, Burning, or Numbness

Conditions like tarsal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, or radiculopathy can mimic foot pain.

At TheraMove, we use EMG & Nerve Conduction Testing to determine whether the pain is coming from:

✔ The foot
✔ The ankle
✔ Or even the lower back

🏃 5. Poor Walking Mechanics or Weak Hips

Foot pain often starts far above the foot.

Weak hips → poor alignment → increased pressure on your ankle and arch.

Our biomechanical assessment identifies these patterns so we treat the real root cause.

⭐ Why Towson Residents Trust TheraMove

• On-site musculoskeletal ultrasound

• EMG/Nerve Conduction Testing for nerve-related foot pain

• Personalized Physical Therapy

• Shockwave Therapy for chronic heel or tendon issues

• Local care serving Towson, Parkville, Lutherville-Timonium & Baltimore County

📍 Get Relief From Foot & Ankle Pain — Finally

Don’t wait until walking becomes unbearable.
Let’s fix the problem — not just the symptoms.

TheraMove & Diagnostics
110 West Rd, Suite 201 Bldg A, Towson, MD 21204
📞 Call today to schedule your evaluation.