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An ankle sprain is when one of the ligaments of the ankle joint is overloaded, resulting in a tear. The ankle joint is made up of four bones: the talus, calcaneus, tibia and fibula.

Problems with the mechanics of the feet can put extra strain on structures higher up in the body, and lead to injuries such as foot pain, shin splints, knee pain, hip pain or lower back pain.
Biomechanical problems of the feet include fallen arches, over-pronation or supination.

Cervical facet joint injuries often occur from strain, overuse, poor posture and muscle tightness around the neck. When these joints are damaged or inflamed they can produce pain. Facet joints are also a common site of arthritis.

The cervical spine is the very top part of your spine, between your shoulders and your head. Normally, your cervical spine should have a slight arch backwards (similar to your lower back).

There are a number of potential causes of head and facial pain – one of the most common (and the main one helped by physiotherapy) is referred pain from the cervical spine (neck).