Dr. Dean Collins is an experienced chiropractor in Edmonton, helping patients reduce foot and ankle pain, improve mobility, and get back to walking, running, sports, and everyday activities more comfortably. With over 30 years of experience, he provides personalized chiropractic care designed to address not only the painful area, but also problems involving the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and overall movement that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Personalized chiropractic care to reduce foot and ankle pain, improve movement, and help you stay active.
Get Relief from Foot & Ankle Pain
Struggling with foot or ankle pain when walking, standing, running, or exercising? Our chiropractic foot and ankle pain treatment in Edmonton focuses on identifying what’s causing your symptoms and helping you move more comfortably again.
Whether your pain began after an ankle sprain, developed gradually, or seems to keep returning, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan based on your condition, activities, and goals.
Contact us today!
Common Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can develop for many reasons, including:
- Ankle sprains and recurring ankle instability
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Flat feet and fallen arches
- Achilles tendon irritation
- Muscle and tendon strains
- Joint stiffness or reduced mobility
- Arthritis and joint degeneration
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Poor foot mechanics and excessive pronation
- Unsupportive or poorly fitting footwear
- Nerve irritation causing numbness or tingling
- Changes in how the knees, hips, or lower back are functioning
Want to learn more about foot and ankle pain? Read our detailed blog posts:
- Chiropractic Care for Ankle Sprains: Effective Treatment and Recovery
- Struggling with Flat Feet? Edmonton Chiropractor Offers Lasting Relief
- Flat Feet Can Cause Your Low Back Pain
- Is a Pinched Nerve Causing Numbness and Tingling in Your Feet and Legs?
- Foot Orthotics in Edmonton – FAQ
- Why Does My Heel Hurt When I Walk?
How Chiropractic Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment Helps Edmonton Patients
Your feet are the foundation for much of the movement that happens above them. When you walk, run, climb stairs, or exercise, the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine all work together.
That’s why effective treatment involves more than simply looking at where it hurts.
Our approach may include:
- Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis
- Personalized treatment plan
- Gentle foot and ankle joint adjustments or mobilization when appropriate
- Assessment of foot and ankle mechanics
- Evaluation of the knees, hips, pelvis, and spine
- Soft tissue therapy
- Mobility and flexibility work
- Strengthening and rehabilitation exercises
- Balance and ankle-stability exercises
- Footwear and activity recommendations
- Assessment for custom foot orthotics when appropriate
Treatment is tailored to your individual needs and examination findings. The goal is to reduce pain, improve function, and help you return to the activities that are important to you.
What to Expect During Your First Visit in Our Edmonton Clinic
our first visit is simple and straightforward:
- Initial consultation & assessment – We discuss when your foot or ankle pain began, what aggravates it, previous injuries, your activities, footwear, and your health history. We then examine your foot, ankle, spine, movement, posture, muscle and nerve function.
- Personalized treatment plan – Recommendations are based on your examination findings, condition, activities, and goals.
- Hands-on care – Chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, or other treatment may be provided when appropriate.
- Follow-up guidance – Exercises, footwear recommendations, activity modifications, or custom foot orthotics may be recommended depending on your individual needs.
Book your first visit to experience how our approach can help.
Success Stories
Don’t just take our word for it. Patients come to Collins Chiropractic with many different problems affecting their ability to walk, exercise, work, and enjoy the activities they love.
Read our patient reviews to learn more about their experiences with Dr. Collins and chiropractic care.
Dr Collins was highly recommended by my spouse who is a client of over 20 years. Dr Collins’ examination was very thorough and he explained what he was doing, why and what he would do to correct his findings. The office is conveniently located and welcoming.
B. St. Jean
Dr. Collins is my first Chiropractor. He made my first visit very comfortable and welcoming. He was able to address all of my issues and felt a huge improvement on the first day of treatment. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends!!
L. Alcovendaz
First appointment and very pleased. Very professional treatment. Everything was explained prior to being done . I felt very comfortable having Dr Collins treat my problems. I have seen chiropractors for years and I feel I am in very competent hands.
B. Gibbons
Trust & Credentials
- Over 30 years of chiropractic experience
- Personalized care for adults, children, athletes, and active families
- Member of the Alberta Chiropractic Association and Canadian Chiropractic Association
- Thorough assessment of spine, joint, muscle, nerve, and movement function
- Treatment designed around your individual condition and goals
Learn more about Dr. Collins and his approach.
Ready to Relieve Your Foot & Ankle Pain?
Foot and ankle pain can make something as simple as walking uncomfortable. If your symptoms aren’t improving, keep returning, or are preventing you from staying active, it’s worth finding out what’s contributing to the problem.
Book your appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiropractors assess and treat problems involving joints, muscles, and nerves throughout the body, including the feet and ankles.
Depending on the cause of your symptoms, treatment may include foot or ankle adjustments, joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, exercises, and recommendations to improve mobility and stability.
A thorough examination is important because not every type of foot or ankle pain should be treated the same way.
Chiropractic care may be useful during recovery from certain ankle sprains, particularly when stiffness, reduced joint movement, weakness, or recurring instability remains after the initial injury.
Treatment may include restoring ankle and foot mobility, addressing tight or injured muscles, improving spine and nerve function, and exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and stability.
More serious injuries may require imaging, bracing, or referral for additional medical assessment.
Flat feet don’t necessarily cause symptoms. However, when the arches drop excessively during standing or walking, the way forces travel through the feet, legs, and spine can change.
For some people, this may contribute to foot or ankle discomfort and may also affect the knees, hips, or lower back.
That’s why we assess the way your feet function as part of your overall movement rather than looking at the painful area in isolation.
Not everyone with foot or ankle pain needs orthotics.
Custom foot orthotics may be recommended when an assessment identifies problems with arch support or foot mechanics that may be contributing to your symptoms.
We assess your feet, posture, movement, footwear, and symptoms before determining whether orthotics are appropriate for you.
Numbness or tingling can have several causes. Sometimes symptoms originate from irritation or compression of nerves in the lower back or leg, while other medical conditions can also cause altered sensation in the feet.
Persistent, worsening, or unexplained numbness should be properly assessed to determine the underlying cause.
This depends on what’s causing your foot or ankle pain, how long you’ve had the problem, whether there has been an injury, and your activity goals.
After your assessment, we’ll explain our findings and recommend a treatment plan based on your individual situation.
We provide direct billing for most insurance plans. If direct billing is not available, you can submit your receipt for reimbursement.
Please provide your insurance information before your appointment if you’d like us to direct bill.
Ready to start your recovery? Book your first chiropractic visit in Edmonton today!
About Dr. Dean Collins
Dr. Dean Collins is an Edmonton chiropractor with over 30 years of clinical experience. Since 1995, he has helped patients of all ages improve mobility, reduce pain, and stay active through personalized chiropractic care. He practices at Collins Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre in Edmonton, providing care for back, neck, joint, and other nerve and musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn more about Dr. Collins or book an appointment today.
To learn more about how chiropractor care can help you and your family, read Dr. Collins’ comprehensive guide to chiropractic care: Chiropractic Care for Everyone.
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