Common Causes Of Ankle Pain

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

The tarsal tunnel is located inside the ankle, beside the ankle bones. It's a narrow space covered by one ligament that maintains and protects the structures inside. Inside the tarsal tunnel are nerves, tendons, arteries, and veins. When there is squeezing or compression on the posterior tibial nerve, which is found in the tarsal tunnel, this leads to tarsal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome can be caused by any conditions that cause compression to the nerve. These include swelling, flat feet, injuries, and systemic diseases like diabetes. Tarsal tunnel syndrome typically comes with numbness, shooting pain, tingling, or a sensation like an electric shock.