I can relate. I broke my ankle in December 2011. It was also painful, even after recovery. My ankle was perpetually injured. I&#x27;ve had 3 surgeries, the latest in February 2015. Since then I&#x27;ve been making small gains, but no set-backs, and can finally run and jump without pain--about 90% of what I was before the brake.<p>As my ankle improves, so does my life along with it. Small gains and small steps forward.