As the most weight-bearing joint in the body, the ankle joint has a complex structure consisting of many bones, ligaments and other components. There are various reasons for its soreness and pain. For example, after an acute injury, the soft tissues around the ankle joint such as ligaments and tendons are not fully healed or the joint is poorly aligned after the injury, and the joint is loose or restricted in movement, which can cause weight-bearing pain; at the same time, chronic strain on the joint and rheumatoid arthritis can cause soreness. In general, any disease or injury involving the ankle joint and its surrounding soft tissues can lead to ankle pain. When ankle pain occurs, the first thing you should do is to rest the ankle joint, reduce weight bearing, brake appropriately, and change loose footwear to reduce the pressure on the ankle joint. If the pain is not relieved for a long time, you should consult an orthopedic surgeon or a sports medicine specialist.