What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle?

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:18:06 GMT

Vanz — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:18:06 GMT

keep elevating it like usual. Have heat for 20 minutes no more and no less.Then switch it to heat (a heating pad) for 20 minutes. no more, no less.If put ice/heat for less than 20 minutes then you aren’t getting anything done but if you do more the blood vessels will actually start to do the opposite effect you want because you will either be burning the blood (with heat) or freezing it too much (with ice).Make sure you also use your ankle a little bit. Resting it too much will make it feel more painful once you do use it. So make sure you are walking around for a little while before you start to ice it and heat it to get your ankle used to walking again.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:00:27 GMT

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Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:15:15 GMT

markfch — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:15:15 GMT

KiasuAdult:
how about just a minor sprain? I was walking down the elevator when I sprained my ankle(rushing for tuition). I still can walk though not painful but when you make a full turn with the ankle it does hurt. How like that? Aiya very unlucky leh few days before PSLE go sprain my ankle...

Better take care, KiasuAdult. Just have to slog thru these 2 weeks and bring glory to your school for PSLE. Jiayou!

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:17:19 GMT

KiasuAdult — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:17:19 GMT

how about just a minor sprain? I was walking down the elevator when I sprained my ankle(rushing for tuition). I still can walk though not painful but when you make a full turn with the ankle it does hurt. How like that? Aiya very unlucky leh few days before PSLE go sprain my ankle...

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:34:25 GMT

Mrsbongz — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:34:25 GMT

Haha no beef for u lo.. Can ask my dh to share 'remedies' w u Later all e males in his family suffers fr chronic gout

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:19:24 GMT

markfch — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:19:24 GMT

Mrsbongz:

Good for you! btw, gout can happen to ANY joint.. I've seen it... esp when the joint is already weaken by injuries.. dh has it in the ankle 90% of the time, and he usually 'wakes up' to a relapse... will pray for u, hopefully the results will be an all-clear... better sprain than gout...

You're right. Blood test confirmed that it's gout. Tonite don't know what to eat liao.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:14:14 GMT

markfch — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:14:14 GMT

ZacK:

Hmmm u r errrmmm soooo big already and you are afraid that you will be preyed upon?

When I was young, I scared people prey on me.

Nowadays, I scared people DON'T prey on me. :rotflmao:

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:29:59 GMT

ZacK — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:29:59 GMT

markfch:
LKVM:

Lol...your this gathering has really become the main talk of the town
You know, we always tell our kids not to meet up with strangers on the Net. Now we're doing the same, kekeke.

Hmmm u r errrmmm soooo big already and you are afraid that you will be preyed upon?

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:45:29 GMT

markfch — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:45:29 GMT

LKVM:

Lol...your this gathering has really become the main talk of the town

You know, we always tell our kids not to meet up with strangers on the Net. Now we're doing the same, kekeke.

Mrsbongz:
Good for you! btw, gout can happen to ANY joint.. I've seen it... esp when the joint is already weaken by injuries.. dh has it in the ankle 90% of the time, and he usually 'wakes up' to a relapse... will pray for u, hopefully the results will be an all-clear... better sprain than gout...

Aiyoh, sounds like my case. That's what I told the GP, better sprain than gout. Thanks for the prayer.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:15:32 GMT

Mrsbongz — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:15:32 GMT

markfch:

I'm suspecting that mine is a sprained ankle and not gout, cos gout normally happen at the big toe area, not ankle. Thanks for the detailed remedy.

Hey LKVM, Mrsbongz & Jen,
Guess what? I made an almost miraculous recovery after 2 doses of medication from the GP. The swelling is still as big, but the pain-killers are so effective I no longer have to 'crawl' to the toilet. But the fact that I can still feel some pain despite such potent medication means that this is really bad..

Good for you! btw, gout can happen to ANY joint.. I've seen it... esp when the joint is already weaken by injuries.. dh has it in the ankle 90% of the time, and he usually 'wakes up' to a relapse... will pray for u, hopefully the results will be an all-clear... better sprain than gout...

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:05:38 GMT

markfch — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:05:38 GMT

ZacK:

Huh sprain and gout very different lei... Did you walk and stepped on an uneven surface or not? resulting in a sprain? :?

I'm suspecting that mine is a sprained ankle and not gout, cos gout normally happen at the big toe area, not ankle. Thanks for the detailed remedy.

Hey LKVM, Mrsbongz & Jen,
Guess what? I made an almost miraculous recovery after 2 doses of medication from the GP. The swelling is still as big, but the pain-killers are so effective I no longer have to 'crawl' to the toilet. But the fact that I can still feel some pain despite such potent medication means that this is really bad.

Next time if got sprained this or that again, I'll go GP to get the pain-killers, then to TCM to 正骨 if neccessary.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:56:16 GMT

markfch — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:56:16 GMT

SAHM_TAN:
This is what happened to me. I sprained my ankle rather badly a few yrs back. I can't remember if I visited the TCM Eu Ren Sheng, oppo Toa Payoh Public lib, the day I sprained it or the next day. The physician let the blood out of my sprained ankle and it was normal again. I screamed a bit but it was good as new. I have sprained my ankle more than once and that was the fastest and best treatment for me.

I had that treatment many years ago, think it's called 移血 or something similar. Like your case, the result was instanteous. I was impressed.

But frankly, I would prefer not to have to bleed, though the more traditional TCM method of 正骨 is really super painful for a person like me to withstand. :nailbite:

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:30:03 GMT

SAHM_TAN — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:30:03 GMT

This is what happened to me. I sprained my ankle rather badly a few yrs back. I can’t remember if I visited the TCM Eu Ren Sheng, oppo Toa Payoh Public lib, the day I sprained it or the next day. The physician let the blood out of my sprained ankle and it was normal again. I screamed a bit but it was good as new. I have sprained my ankle more than once and that was the fastest and best treatment for me.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:55:32 GMT

ZacK — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:55:32 GMT

markfch:
Thanks Jen & Funz for the advice.

Just went to see GP and she suspected it to be gout attack, since I just woke up with a swollen ankle w/o any exercises. Hope it's not though, as the ankle in pain was badly injured during NS - had 4 weeks MC that time. So it could also be a case of old injury acting out, which does occur from time to time.

Blood test result for gout will only be known on Mon.

Huh sprain and gout very different lei... Did you walk and stepped on an uneven surface or not? resulting in a sprain? :?

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:52:21 GMT

ZacK — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:52:21 GMT

markfch:
I sprained my ankle yesterday and didn't sleep well in the night due to the pain. Just paid a visit to TCM.

I don't understand why those TCM folks have to use '牛力' to press my injured joint when a just a tender touch is enough to send me screaming. I'm not weak, just imagine my whole ankle swelling like pig leg now. Any indentation caused by a finger pressing the swollen part actually stays. :sick:

Now I'm at home suffering throbbing pain at the joint. Any quick remedy. pls?

Oh dear... No quick remedy but please please please make sure you elevate your sprained ankle when you sleep at night.. Cos if not you wont just have a pig's leg, it will probably swell to an elephant's leg :yikes: ... The injured ankle must be at a height higher than your heart when you sleep.

Used to suffer from sprains on/off when I was playing volleyball while schooling.... hmmm yes i used to be able to jump and touch the std height basketball ring... Now hmmm :roll: ... Anyway I used this method:

The early treatment of a ankle sprain is the \"RICE\" method of treatment. If you are unsure of the severity of your ankle sprain, talk to your doctor before beginning any treatment or rehab. The following is an explanation of the RICE method of treatment for ankle sprains:

Rest:
The first 24-48 hours after the injury is considered a critical treatment period and activities need to be curtailed. Gradually put as much weight on the involved ankle as tolerated and discontinue crutch use when you can walk with a normal gait (with minimal to no pain or limp).

Ice:
For the first 48 hours post-injury, ice pack and elevate the ankle sprain 20 minutes at a time every 3-4 hours. The ice pack can be a bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn), allowing you to be able to re-use the bag. Another popular treatment method is to fill paper cups with water then freeze the cup. Use the frozen cube like an ice cream cone, peeling away paper as the ice melts. Do NOT ice a ankle sprain for more than 20 minutes at a time!! You will not be helping heal the ankle sprain any faster, and you can cause damage to the tissues!
How to ice an injury

Compression:
Use compression when elevating the ankle sprain in early treatment. Using an Ace bandage, wrap the ankle from the toes all the way up to the top of the calf muscle, overlapping the elastic wrap by one-half of the width of the wrap. The wrap should be snug, but not cutting off circulation to the foot and ankle. So, if your foot becomes cold, blue, or falls asleep, re-wrap!

Elevate:
Keep your ankle sprain higher than your heart as often as possible. Elevate at night by placing books under the foot of your mattresses--just stand up slowly in the morning.
More severe ankle sprain injuries, including complete tears of the ligaments and fractures of the bone may need different treatment and rehab than a simple ankle sprain. It is important that you see your doctor before beginning treatment or if your symptoms do not steadily improve over time.

take care

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:31:49 GMT

Jennifer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:31:49 GMT

LKVM:
I heard you ppl have some small gathering this weekend :evil:

yalor, was looking forward to his cartwheel stunts. How now leh? No entertainment liao. :rotflmao:

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:29:25 GMT

Jennifer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:29:25 GMT

markfch:
Thanks Jen & Funz for the advice.

Just went to see GP and she suspected it to be gout attack, since I just woke up with a swollen ankle w/o any exercises. Hope it's not though, as the ankle in pain was badly injured during NS - had 4 weeks MC that time. So it could also be a case of old injury acting out, which does occur from time to time.

Gout attack? Or you watched too many fighting shows lately and act the stunts during your sleep ? Or too many cartwheels practices?
:rotflmao:
Ok, do rest well and get well soon.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:54:44 GMT

Mrsbongz — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:54:44 GMT

Oh.. if it's gout,the swollen area will feel warm n hot too... if it is... take lots of cherries!! n berries!! dh's entire family gets it.. did u drink beer or have a major seafood/ or kway chap dinner the night before? :evil: u will need medication to help u have the runs too... n cut down on protein rich stuff in the meantime, no soy stuff too..

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:06:58 GMT

markfch — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:06:58 GMT

Thanks Jen & Funz for the advice.

Just went to see GP and she suspected it to be gout attack, since I just woke up with a swollen ankle w/o any exercises. Hope it’s not though, as the ankle in pain was badly injured during NS - had 4 weeks MC that time. So it could also be a case of old injury acting out, which does occur from time to time.

Blood test result for gout will only be known on Mon.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:43:26 GMT

Funz — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:43:26 GMT

Elevate it, rest that ankle as much as possible. If need to move about, wear an ankle brace.

Cold or hot compress doesn’t mean direct application. Wrap the ice or hot pack in a towel before putting it on the affected area. The compress should be comfortably warm or cool, not scalding hot or ice cold.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:36:32 GMT

Jennifer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:36:32 GMT

I sprained my ankle beginning of last Jun hols while sending my P4 boy for his CL tuition. Once I reached home, I did a cold compress- ice cubes in a plastic bag. The compress was so painful. Followed by lying on my back with the leg raised on a bolster. When I slept at night, I worn a tight sock. When I bath, I sprayed hot water on the sprain area. For the next few days, I could still walk but with a limp. Running for the bus was a big no-no.

When the pain did not go away after a week, I contemplated getting an x-ray. I was visiting a TCM with my P4 boy for his weekly visit, the TCM physician examined my ankle and told me there was no fracture and the swell might take another 1-2 mths to heal. The swell/pain finally went away after a month.

The physician told me my selfmade cold compress was wrong. Shld hv wrapped the ice in a thick towel. My RICE was right though- raise, ice, compression, elevate http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sprainsstrains/a/sprain_4.htm

She also said that ice shld be done only once (after the sprain), after which do hot compress daily.

Take care.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:31:53 GMT

markfch — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:31:53 GMT

Thanks vlim & BlurBee.

I took a hot bath, it feels better now (as long as I don’t attempt to walk).

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:27:39 GMT

BlurBee — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:27:39 GMT

How abt apply an ice pack on ur ankle?

Hope u get well soon.

Reply to What's the best way to heal a sprained ankle? on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:11:12 GMT

vlim — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:11:12 GMT

markfch:
Ok, will go GP tomorrow to get the jab and MC at the same time. Thanks vlim.

There's no way I'm gonna walk comfortably in the office tomorrow with such a swollen leg.

no problem markfch..but the last time I heard was someone with sprained neck going for a jab...not too sure whether sprained ankle can go for jab or not ...hope u will recover fast !