Ankle pain, a new thing

[Cakey Face]

Hi, ive been having a lot of pain lately whilst riding. This is only happening on my left ankle but its awful. I cant put any weight down into my heels so i have even been losing my stirrup.
Nothing has changed, same horse, same tack which has always been so comfortable for me. I get relief when i take my leg out of the stirrup and circle my foot. The pain also starts affecting my knee too.
could this be a sign of a weak ankle. Ive heard that this can happen to new riders but ive been back riding over a year now and ive never had this problem.
anyone else experienced this or overcome it? I know it sounds silly but its so painful and i cannot ride when my ankle is like this. My whole foot just turns in and cannot take the weight.
Many Thanks

 

[lhotse]

It could be the cold, I am getting problems with my right foot and big toe joint at the moment.

 

[x-di-x]

I sometimes get this. I find lowering my stirrup a hole helps as does wearing a support on my ankle.

It comes and goes with me and is always worse in the winter (when I generally exercise less). Tho I have been making a conscious effort this winter to exercise more and it's not been as bad

 

[Cakey Face]

Thanks for the advice. Your right im thinking perhaps its the weather. Today was one of the colder days and it was bad today. Will try the ankle support.
A BIG Thank You

 

[cobgoblin]

You could try some flexi-stirrups , much more comfortable for the ankles and less likely to lose stirrups.

 

[becca1305]

Agree ^^. I have a weak ankle & knee (both have old ligament injuries). Flexi stirrups are an absolute godsend & I really would struggle dreadfully without them, definitely worth trying .