Find out more about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for pain on outside of foot in the ankle sprain section. 3) Cuboid Syndrome Cuboid Syndrome is a less common cause of lateral foot pain (i.e. outer side of foot pain) but it frequently goes undiagnosed which can lead to symptoms being present for long periods. It is caused by one of the small foot bones, the cuboid, being partially dislocated out of position following an injury like an ankle sprain or from repetitive strain on the foot.
Massage can help relax tight and painful muscles, improve range of motion in the joints, enhance circulation and lower stress levels.
Researchers found that massage set off a series of molecular events in muscles that helped reverse discomfort related to exercise. Massage dampened the activity of proteins known as inflammatory cytokines, which cause inflammation and pain. It also increased levels of proteins that signal the muscles to produce more mitochondria, the cell structures that produce energy and help muscles recover from activity.