Resolving Ankle Pain through Holistic Healing: A Case Study

Introduction to the Case

Recently, I encountered a challenging case involving a patient with an ankle/Achilles tendon sprain. He was referred to me with the hope that I could alleviate his severe pain and discomfort, a task that had eluded various doctors and therapists.

Initial Assessment and Diagnosis

During our initial consultation, I suspected a dysfunction in the patient's pelvis—a common issue but often overlooked. My examination confirmed this, revealing a prolapsed pelvis on the right side, leading to two significant disorders.

Disorder One: Pelvic Obliquity

The first disorder was an obliquity in the pelvic angle, deviating from its normal horizontal alignment. This imbalance caused the patient's spine, which rests on the pelvis, to suffer distortion, leading to numerous potential medical complications. Additionally, this pelvic misalignment resulted in his right leg being longer than the left.

Disorder Two: Compromised Leg Alignment

The second disorder directly impacted the patient's condition. Due to the pelvic obliquity, both legs could not align vertically at the usual 90-degree angle, instead angling at approximately 85 degrees from below the pelvis. This misalignment adversely affected the Centre of Gravity in the pelvic area, impacting the bony joints of the legs, especially the knees, ankle, and foot.

The Ankle's Abnormal Strain

Specifically for this patient, due to his body type and characteristics, it was his ankle that endured abnormal strain. The distortion from the pelvic misalignment placed excessive stress on his ankle bones, causing significant pain and inflammation.

Treatment and Recovery

To address these issues, we first re-stabilized his pelvis, resulting in perfect alignment of his legs. Following shiatsu work on his body, legs, and particularly his ankle, we observed a significant improvement. His ankle began to heal, showing noticeable progress even after the first treatment. Today, he walks normally, free from the ankle pain and ache that once made him fear permanent disability.