I sprained my ankle last may 2021 and is still not fully healed. I get pain on the middle right side of my right foot where the sprained happened. I had a boot for a couple months and a couple braces and is still not fully healed. I had mri done and nothing was ripped or torn, it was just swollen and I guess hurt. It?s soon to be 1 whole year should I be concerned? Please help I been doing in home workout therapy here and there and no noticeable pain reduction. I can?t really afford to do professional therapy so that?s why i?m doing it at home. Please help thank you.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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Rest prevents further injury and avoids stress on already inflamed tissue. Ice is probably the best treatment. Ice will counteract the increased blood flow to the injured area. It will reduce the swelling, redness, and warmth. Applied soon after the injury, ice will prevent much of the inflammation from happening. Compression can help keep down swelling. Compression wraps, such as ace bandages, do not provide much support to prevent movement of the ankle, and you should not apply them tightly. Elevation (keeping the injured area up as high as possible) will help the body absorb fluid that has leaked into the tissue. Ideally, prop the ankle up so that it is above the level of your heart. You can do this in a reclining chair.  

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