i sprained my right ankle a week and two days ago and had iced it down for a week straight and did R.I.C.E.....this wednesday that just passed i began to run on it and the lil bit of swollenness that was there is now still there ...its not much,but yet just a little.and today i went practice kicking on it and it felt fine,but its still just a lil swollen...should i ice or heat?...ive heard that you should only ice for about the first 72hours then heat....plz help!
2006-07-28 18:12:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You're on the right track... ice it if it's swollen for up to 3 days.
After that, put the heat to it. Keep it elevated if it feels better that way and just be careful putting your full weight on it.
2006-07-28 18:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice reduces swelling and dulls the pain. Later you use heat to help the circulation and improve healing. When my mother had a severe injury, the doctor told her to alternate between the two, back and forth!
2006-07-28 18:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice for the first 48 hrs.20min on 20 off.than heat to promote healing.--If you keep injuring it(sounds like you may be doing that) than ice again etc.
2006-07-31 11:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by john d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately ice for about 10 to fifthteen minutes and your might want to see a doctor about getting an xray to make sure there is nothing broken.
2006-07-29 16:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by greenburg603 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice is usually for swelling, but if it feels fine, I would just elevate it a bit (you know, just sitting on the couch) and make sure it is well supported when you exercise.
2006-07-28 18:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use ice...
2006-07-28 18:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋