Do you feel like your ankle has become too weak to be reliable even when walking, much less when doing strenuous activities?

Do you feel like your ankle will give way when you are on rough or uneven terrain?

If you said yes to the above questions, then chances are high that you are suffering from ankle instability.

Ankle Instability and Its Causes

Chronic ankle instability does not only happen to athletes. Even if you are not engaged in sports and rigorous physical activity, you or any ordinary person may also suffer from this.

This medical problem develops mostly from ankle sprain that has not adequately healed or rehabilitated completely. Your ability to balance is affected if you are suffering from this. If you repeatedly get ankle sprain, it could put you at risk for suffering from chronic ankle instability.

Another cause is the repeated turning of the ankle, especially on uneven surfaces or when participating in sports.

Symptoms of Ankle Instability

Following are the symptoms of a chronically unstable ankle:
Persistent (chronic) discomfort and swelling of the ankle Pain or tenderness in the area The ankle feeling wobbly or unstableTreatment and the Use of Ankle Braces

Now what do you have to do to correct ankle instability and to relieve the pain it causes?

Besides resting and putting ice on your ankle you might consider using an ankle brace for extra support. A lot of people have tried it and took relief from it. Read their testimonials below:
Scott: "My ankle pain reduced dramatically and I had more confidence in walking with the braces on." Helen: "I do not worry making any awkward ankle movements when I wear ankle braces." Andy: "I get even more active in doing sports than I used to be after having ankle supports. These braces really changed my life."To sum it all, it is really you who have the choice. It is your choice to either have or not have ankle supports. We just do not want you to look back with regret because what seemed to be a little ankle problem turned out to be a chronic problem when you hurt your ankle again.

It is important, however, to seek for professional help if you think you have chronic ankle instability. This article is for health information and should not be seen as a substitute for the advice of a medical professional.