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A member asked:

I have constant tightness in my ankles the only way i've found relief is to pop them by putting pressure on it thus is only temporary what can this be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Ankle: You would really need x-ray and mri. Have you injured it in the past. Is your range of motion limited? You will learn more after mri.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/4/2016

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tightness: Seeking the help of a podiatrist is indicated, but it may be a tendon slipping in and out of the groove they course through near the ankle.

Answered 3/4/2016

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