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Help! pain below ankle about an inch towards the toes, what is it and how do i treat it?

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Sinus tarsi: Sounds like you are experiencing sinus tarsi/ subtalar joint pain. This is the joint below your ankle. Pain in this joint indicates your foot is pronating too much which causes compression of the joint and pain. A quality anti pronation running shoe may help and if not a functional forefoot orthosis made by a podiatrist would be warranted.

Answered 6/4/2013

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