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At Care Podiatry, we provide expert care for tarsal tunnel syndrome, focusing on diagnosis and effective treatment at every stage. Using a detailed clinical assessment and advanced imaging when needed, we identify the source of nerve compression and tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs. We emphasize conservative treatment options first, aiming to relieve nerve pressure, reduce pain, and tingling. Whether your symptoms are just beginning or have become more persistent, our goal is to help you move comfortably and get back to your daily routine with confidence.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is also known as “tibial nerve dysfunction.” The condition is an entrapment neuropathy that is linked with the compression of tarsal tunnel structures. An incorrect diagnosis can create complications such as foot deformities and functional impairment. Let our experts at Care Podiatry help with early and reliable diagnosis.
The symptoms often result from nerve irritation and can include –
Unlike some conditions with only one cause, TTS can be triggered by various factors. These lead to pressure on the posterior tibial nerve –
In most cases, idiopathic causes make diagnosis difficult.
There are various risk factors that help patients know why symptoms can develop and when to seek evaluation. Tarsal Tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure builds around the posterior tibial nerve inside the ankle. There are various conditions that increase the likelihood of compression.
It can cause the foot to roll inward excessively. The inward collapse increases tension and pressure along the inside of the ankle. It places stress on the posterior tibial nerve.
Runners, athletes, and individuals who stand for long periods develop chronic inflammation in the ankle region. Repeated strain can cause swelling and thickening of tissues within the tarsal tunnel.
It can affect nerve health and increase vulnerability to nerve compression. Swelling, vascular changes, and existing neuropathy can worsen symptoms or delay healing.
Inflammatory or degenerative arthritis can cause joint swelling and bone changes. It narrows the tarsal tunnel space and increases nerve compression.
Excess body weight increases stress on the feet and ankles. The added load contributes to biomechanical strain and soft tissue inflammation around the nerve.
There is no single test to diagnose TTS, so our podiatrists check various aspects –
Prognosis usually depends on –
Some people experience meaningful improvement with conservative care. Others, especially those with chronic nerve compression, need surgery and a longer recovery.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space on the inside of the ankle.
Symptoms usually include –
Mild cases can improve with rest, supportive footwear, and reducing inflammation. However, consistent symptoms should be checked to prevent long-term nerve damage.
