Dear Dr. Jess,
When I run, one of my feet clicks with every step. It is clearly some bone friction in the area of the ankle. There is no pain associated with the clicking. It's a bit embarrassing. Also, I wonder if this is something I should pay attention to. Thanks so much for any guidance.
Clicky
Dear Clicky,Clicking in joints is usually nothing to be concerned about unless they start causing pain. The click can be bones moving into place or a tendon that flicks over a bone, such as the peroneal tendon. If you have had a history of ankle sprains, this can account for both bones moving in and out of place as well as the peroneal tendon flicking over a bone. You can see a PT or Chiro to get your foot/ankle mobilized to ensure all joints are moving properly and the soft tissues are free of adhesions. This can help relieve pressure or tension in the ankle and foot ligaments and joints as well as possibly prevent a future injury. Hope this helps!
Jessica Greaux, DC, ART
Dr. Greaux is a sports medicine practitioner in Berkeley and Walnut Creek specializing in running mechanics, video analysis, functional movement and rehabilitation as well as ART, a medically patented soft tissue therapy. Learn more about running injuries at www.innersport.com and sign up for informative newsletters. drjess@innersport.com
