Ankle pain can be caused by a lot of things because many of the muscles in the ankle area go up into the knee area. Often tight calf muscles can cause ankle and knee pain.
My favorite exercise for this area is ankle pumps. It’s great for the ankle, knee, and lower leg. It also helps improve circulation in the legs.
This video is performed in real-time, so it’s easy to follow along if you want.
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This ankle pain relief exercises routine can help strengthen, relieve pain, and loosen up the muscles around the ankle and foot area. These ankle exercises are done in real time, so it’s easy to follow along with the routine.
