Our treadmill's belt has been broken and I had twins a little over a year ago so needless to say, exercise has been minimal. Well we finally just got the belt replaced and me, in all my eagerness to jumpstart my New Years Resolution of losing the pregnancy weight got going right away.
I know I probably should have started slow and worked my way up but I didn't think I did too much too soon, but apparently I did? Last night I started with a speed of about 3.5 - 4 and had it inclined to a 4 or 5 I think. I was only on it for maybe 5 minutes before I had to do something for the kids. I didn't trip or lose my footing, nothing.
About fifteen minutes later my left ankle started to hurt whether it was elevated or being walked on. Just sitting makes it ache; walking hurts and I actually have to walk with a limp. My husband says the ankle appears slightly swollen. Its just as painful today. If I bend my foot inwards (towards my right leg) it flares up in pain. What did I do??
2007-01-01 17:44:04 · 5 answers · asked by BargainMama 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Okay, I took the advice of several people and have wrapped it with a bandage and have it elevated.
However, it seems to hurt more when wrapped, like there is too much pressure. I have re-wrapped it three times thinking maybe I wrapped it too tight and the same result...is this normal for a sprain?
Oh, and thank you to all those who have answered!
2007-01-02 03:28:15 · update #1
Most likely this is just inflammation by overstretching tendons - which causes a sprained ankle. When you are running on an incline, your ankle is bent more than it is when walking normally on a flat surface. It's possible that your ankle is a little tighter than it was when you last used the treadmill. Rest, apply ice several time per day for about 20 min., used a compression wrap or brace, elevate the foot, and take either Alleve or ibuprofen to reduce the swelling. Sprained ankles are very painful, and they can take several days to several weeks to heal depending on the severity of the sprain. You ankle might start turning purple right at the joint. See a doctor if there is still no improvement after using ice for a day.
2007-01-01 18:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep Ice on it, and keep it elevated. Every once in a while like every hour or so....slowly try to move it in a circular motion, but not to much, try to continue that for a day or so and if it seems to get worse or not helping its a good idea to see a doctor to be on the safe side ..good luck hope it feels better
2007-01-01 17:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's propably an ankle sprain..all you have to do is to put ice on it every 20 min keep it elevated and even use an elastic bandage...don't try walk on it...use crutches if needed..the ankle sprain is subcategorised in three degrees og severity so try visiting a doctor or have an x ray....good luck!!!
2007-01-02 02:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know right. I am 12 too. And I want to wear my bracelets on the right side. So I found out. Here is the little trick. If you where your ankle bracelet on your left leg then if you decide to where anymore jewelery it goes on your right side!
2016-05-23 05:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be just a mild sprain {You don't have to twist your foot for this to happen}, or your feet aren't used to that speed yet
2007-01-01 20:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Shuya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋