Ten things you must do if you’ve injured your ankle

A majority, if certainly not all of us have injured our ankles before, particularly when we are playing sports. A few of us could have figured out what to do right away and others do not. You’ve been aware of the warnings about ankle injuries that are sprained, wouldn’t you? If you’ve injured it before it will be much easier to pull that ankle and strain again.

Here are ten things you need to do if you’ve sprained your ankle so that the injury heals quickly and at least be to the state was the condition prior to when you injured.

Don’t panic

The first few minutes after you’ve sprained your ankle are typically the most anxious and stressful moments because the pain obstructs any rational thought, we’re betting on that. The thoughts that run through your head include “Oh my God, what a pain” to “WHAT do I do if I can’t walk again.” However, be sure to remain calm as the chances are that it’s nothing important and a sudden surge of anxiety will cause you to feel more uncomfortable.

Stop immediately the your activity

Don’t be a jerk and carry on with what you’re doing. If your ankle is hurting enough that you can feel it, it’s best to take a break and take your ankle off the injured side in the event that you cause it to get even more painful.

See a physician or medical professional

In truth, nobody can advise you on what is the best thing to do other than a licensed medical professional, whether TCM or a western doctor. Go to the TCM doctor for ointments and medicated wraps, and the traditional doctors should you require an MC or an excuse to stop exercising for a while.

Take a break and rest your ankles

When you arrive back home, you should gather all necessary items like snacks, a charger for your phone, and a water bottle since you’ll want to lay on your bed as long as you can to relax your ankle and avoid straining it any more.

Ice it

It is a great way to bring down the red and ugly hot swelling. Be sure to follow the correct guidelines when you are icing, as long exposure to ice can cause nerve damage. Make sure to ice your ankles at brief intervals.

Compress it

A compression bandage can be useful to help control swelling and help reduce pain and stiffness of the ankle, helping the healing process to be faster. The bandages can be purchased at most pharmacies like Guardian or Watsons and others.

Elevate it

Place your ankle with some pillows until your ankle is higher than what your heart is. this decreases blood flow to your ankle and reduces swelling and stiffness. It also allows your injury to heal quicker.

Rejoin only when permitted

This is vital because strenuous exercise and the use of your injured ankle prior to the approval to return to activity can result in long-term chronic injury and pain that I’m certain that none would like! Be sure to ensure that your doctor has cleared and authorized your physical activities prior to taking on any new activities.

Do you do exercises to strengthen your muscles?

If you injure your ankle it weakens the muscles surrounding it and causes the ankle to lose its strength. Engaging in exercises to strengthen your ankle and strengthen it will result in a more efficient recovery and increase the ankle’s strength.

Be careful next time!

It’s likely that if you’ve hurt your ankle before and it’s slightly less supple and more susceptible to being injured once more. If you’re engaged in an intense activity, you should be sure to wear appropriate shoes and wear an ankle guard should you require it to minimize the risk of injuring your ankle once more!