Ankles

Every structure needs some flexibility at its foundations to allow for change and movement.

The feet are planted on the ground and the ankles allow the body weight to lean and sway without collapse. 
The ankle supports movement in all directions including upwards. 

Sprains and strains come with over stretching oneself, moving too fast, being out of control or being unsure (unsecured, unstable and collapsing) 

Feeling unsupported or unstable therefore, is often an issue that is at the root of ankle problems. Support comes from caregivers and loved ones, and so when you are carrying the whole weight of responsibilities yourself, a collapse might be inevitable if the load is too great.

There may be a deeper issue that comes from a negative association in childhood, perhaps feeling unable to make your own decisions, or feeling like you’ve been rejected because of those decisions. Hence many sayings related to stepping out on your own. There is a desire to take control, and move forward but deep down those disapproving voices of warning speak to you; ‘do you know what you’re doing?’ ‘it might end in failure’ , ‘ don’t try to be ……’ Undermining your decisions or desire’s to become unstuck. 

Fear is the emotion that relates to ankle problems, although it may lie deep in the unconscious. Just like tendon problems lie deep in the joint. 
Questions to ask are: what is changing in your life and how do you feel about it? even if you know it’s the right thing, is part of you still a little fearful of unknown?