When you think of how much work our feet and ankles do it's a wonder they work at all. Many foot and ankle problems stem from tight calf muscles. The foot and ankle work best when the foot can flex right up and extend right down. If the calf muscles are tight then the foot range of motion is diminished. This puts enormous strain on your feet which commonly results in planta-fasciitis and heel spurs. Feet problems can also result from dysfunction in the lower back and pelvis. All these things can result in unstable ankles which can make you susceptible to ankle sprains. Your ankles have nerve endings in them that send information back to the brain on the lay of the land under foot so the body can adjust itself accordingly. If you sprain your ankle too often then this mechanism can be upset which can result in further sprains and a general instability on your feet. So, it is important to see your osteopath to get a diagnosis and then start on the SFL exercise program to stretch and strengthen your legs, feet and ankles.