This is my first year hiking, after years of inactivity… Lately I’ve had persistent ankle pain, mostly in my right foot, that keeps me from going very far, and which type of trails i hike… I’ve sprained my ankle years before, the difference this time is I have almost no swelling, and no bruising… Maybe this is the price of being out of shape? or was the result of one peticular hike? *shrugs

Before i buy gear I might not need I was hoping to get some opinions/suggestios. Maybe a recommended stretch or rehabilitation excercise(s)? or are there ways to minimize the stress on my ankles? is this a rookie issue? I’d appreciate any help you can offer.

Thanks for visiting,
Geo