What do you when your ankle is sprained?

Here are some steps you can take if you have sprained your ankle:

1. Rest:

After you sprain your ankle, rest it as much as possible. This will help reduce swelling and pain. Elevate your foot and ankle above the level of your heart to help reduce swelling.

2. Ice:

Ice your ankle for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. This can help reduce swelling and pain.

3. Compression:

Use an elastic bandage or compression wrap to help support your ankle and reduce swelling.

4. Elevation:

Elevate your foot and ankle above the level of your heart to help reduce swelling.

5. Over-the-counter pain medication:

Take over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to relieve pain and inflammation.

6. Stay off your foot:

Avoid walking or standing on your injured ankle as much as possible. Using crutches or a walking boot can help keep weight off your ankle.

7. See a doctor:

It's important to see a doctor if you have a sprained ankle, especially if you cannot walk on your ankle, the swelling or bruising is severe, you feel tingling, numbness, or pain that doesn't go away with rest, ice, and elevation.