how do you fix a possibly sprained ankle?

Answer 1

you don't need a doctor for a sprain. some people will go to a doctor for any little thing. do what the first person said and add some ibuprofen if the swelling is really bad.

Answer 2

You treat a sprain by the following: R= rest the joint.I= using ice packs to relieve swelling and reducing the pain,for 24 hours,then apply some heat,with a heating pad to promote healing.C=compression, use a elastic bandage (ACE) wrap the ankle,not too tightly,for support,E= elevate the injured ankle with some pillows,when you are sitting,or at rest. Take some Ibuprofen for pain.That will help with the swelling also,see your MD if you continue to have problems. Take care. SW RNP

Answer 3

I badly sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago. I was in a hurry going down the stairs, lost my balance and landed on a bad side of my left foot, causing my left ankle to be stretched going on the inside. The first 48 hours were excruciating and the pain was un-believable. I've never had a serious ankle injury before.

So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.

Because I was so desperate to recover again, I contacted a lot of people that I know who do sports and asked them if they had similar injuries. One friend of mine, from the boy's football team in my university, told me about H.E.M. Ankle Rehab. I got a copy 4 days after I got injured. I immediately read and followed what was instructed and felt improvement on the first day. I was able to walk a bit, but I was in pain.

A couple of days after that, the swelling and bruising were subsid-ing significantly and on the fourth day, I was walking comfortably again. Although I've had felt a bit of stiffness, I continued doing what was instructed. My sister was surprised that I have recovered this fast. I told her about this book and was shocked on how effective the procedures were. I'm just so happy that this book was shared to me and how effective it is.

Heal your ankle fully & fast?

Answer 4

First, make an appointment to see your nearest podiatrist for an evaluation to make sure it is a sprain or a broken ankle. Then, immediately, rest it, ice it, keep it compressed, and elevate it. Good ole standard RICE. What will make you better will be a small walking boot and a compressive wrap. In about 2-3 weeks, you'll need to sent to physical therapy for rehab and you'll be back in no time. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

There's not much a doc. can do about a sprained ankle... However, if it swells and turns black and blue go see a doc.. You need to make sure you don't have a fracture... Get yourself and ace bandage w/ the handy metal clip. Wrap it tight, but so you get ample blood circulation. You will need to soak your foot in ice water for a few minutes a day and elevate it whenever possible...Good luck..

Answer 6

First, stay off of it, second, apply ice packs for 20 minutes on, 10 minutes off, 20 minutes on, etc. Then see a Dr. as soon
as possible.

Answer 7

Going with the first girl RICE

If it still hurts in a few days have it checked out by the doc!
Sorry!

Answer 8

Stretch and strengthen. Get a theraband, put it on your foot, and push your foot down, then pull it up, right, left, pointed right, pointed left. Stretch your calves, and also make sure that you don't hurt it more so get a ACE bandage.

Answer 9

R I C E
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

Answer 10

REST