The ankle joint is the most weight-bearing joint in the body and has a complex structure made up of many bones and ligaments. There are many different causes of soreness and pain. If the soft tissues around the ankle joint have not healed completely after an acute injury, or if the joint is poorly aligned after the injury, the joint may become loose or restricted in movement, which can cause weight-bearing pain. In general, any disease or injury involving the ankle joint and its surrounding soft tissues can cause ankle pain. When ankle pain occurs, the first thing to do is to rest the ankle joint, reduce weight bearing, apply appropriate brakes and change loose footwear to reduce pressure on the ankle joint. If the pain is not relieved for a long time, you should consult an orthopaedic surgeon or a sports medicine specialist.