Ankle and foot

Body stress may become locked into the joints if a person jars or twists an ankle, as in stepping off a pavement incorrectly, or in a kicking action. Besides pain, there may be the sensation of the ankle collapsing when placing the weight of the body on that leg. The joints of the toes may also become stressed and this may in time contribute to the development of a bunion.

As the nerve supply to the legs and feet originates from the spinal nerves of the lower back, it is vital that any body stress in this area of the spine is released. Very commonly, any pain, stiffness or numbness in the legs or feet, is a result of compression in the lower back.