Top Questions on Treating a Sprained Ankle

Dr. Aman ChhabraBachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), MD - AyurvedaAyurvedic Doctor

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You need to use finger splint as a method of skin traction (the most effective method for jammed fingers). No need to take painkillers, it will subside itself. For getting back the sensation you need to opt for some ayurvedic neuropromotive remedies. You may consult me privately or whatsapp on mobile for a proper ayurvedic consultation. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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And also should check whether if you have leg pain then you have to rule out the causes for having leg pain. First of all check your weight and your hemoglobin levels, as anemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having leg pain though there are no issues with the knee joint or ankle pain. Hot water fermentation that would help to reduce the muscle strain. Keep ice in the area where you have pain/if not if the pain radiates down the back of thigh and legs then it might be due to sciatica. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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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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Dr. Prakhar SinghMBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)General Physician

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. The bacteria that cause necrotizing soft tissue infections are usually introduced when a small cut or scrape becomes contaminated with soil or saliva so anyone can be infected. Those at greater risk are those with an open wound, even a small cut, especially if it has been in contact with dirt or bacteria in the mouth. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you. 

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Dr. Purba Mondalbhms, DNHEHomeopathy Doctor

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U massage your leg with a powerful ayurvedic home made oil. Using clove ,karpoor, garlic (7pc). Heat in musturd oil. Using it 3 times. 

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Krishna Saii SHomeopathy Doctor

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Blood supply is low at that place because if injury. Keep you both legs in luke warm water and sit for 5 m8ns and with that I give medicien it cures of. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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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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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Ankle strengthening exercise towel stretch the towel stretch will stretch the muscles in the lower legs and ankles. To perform a towel stretch, follow these steps: sit with both legs straight out in front. Wrap a towel around the top of the foot, holding the towel at either end. Gently pull the towel so that the toes angle back toward the body. Hold the position for 30 seconds, and then release for 30 seconds. Repeat the stretch 3 times, and then switch to the opposite side. Calf raise the calf raise will also stretch the muscles in the legs and ankles. To perform a calf raise, follow these steps: stand on a slightly raised platform, such as a step. Keep the balls of the feet on the surface of the platform, letting the heels hang off the back. Push up with the toes so that the heels raise above the surface. Let the heels fall back down to just below the surface. Repeat the stretch several times. Towel curls towel curls also stretch the muscles in the feet and ankles. To perform towel curls: sit with both feet flat on the ground. Place a towel under one foot. Curl the toes to grip the towel and lift it off the ground. Hold it for a couple of seconds before releasing it. Repeat with the opposite foot. Ankle alphabet the ankle alphabet will help stretch the muscles around the ankle and improve the range of motion in the ankle joint. To perform the ankle alphabet: sit with one leg extended out in front. Place a pillow under the calf so that the foot hangs over the other side. Use the big toe to draw the letters of the alphabet in the air. Repeat the exercise several times on each side. Toe pull the toe pull stretches the muscles in the legs and ankles. To perform the toe pull: sit in a chair and raise one leg off the ground, keeping it straight. Slowly point the toes back toward the body. Hold the position for a couple of seconds. Release the toes and gently lower the leg back to the ground. Repeat several times with each leg. Standing heel raise standing heel raises stretch the muscles in the ankles and legs. To perform a standing heel raise: stand with the feet just wider than the shoulders. Place the hands on the thighs and bend the knees slightly. Lift one heel, keeping the toes on the ground, and then slowly lower it back down again. Repeat this exercise several times for each heel. Golf ball roll the golf ball roll stretches the muscles in the feet and ankles. To perform the golf ball roll: sit on a chair and place a golf ball under the foot. Any ball of a similar size will work. Slowly roll the foot up and down over the ball for a minute. Repeat the exercise using the other foot. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Towel stretch the towel stretch will stretch the muscles in the lower legs and ankles. To perform a towel stretch, follow these steps: sit with both legs straight out in front. Wrap a towel around the top of the foot, holding the towel at either end. Gently pull the towel so that the toes angle back toward the body. Hold the position for 30 seconds, and then release for 30 seconds. Repeat the stretch 3 times, and then switch to the opposite side. Calf raise the calf raise will also stretch the muscles in the legs and ankles. To perform a calf raise, follow these steps: stand on a slightly raised platform, such as a step. Keep the balls of the feet on the surface of the platform, letting the heels hang off the back. Push up with the toes so that the heels raise above the surface. Let the heels fall back down to just below the surface. Repeat the stretch several times. Towel curls towel curls also stretch the muscles in the feet and ankles. To perform towel curls: sit with both feet flat on the ground. Place a towel under one foot. Curl the toes to grip the towel and lift it off the ground. Hold it for a couple of seconds before releasing it. Repeat with the opposite foot. Ankle alphabet the ankle alphabet will help stretch the muscles around the ankle and improve the range of motion in the ankle joint. To perform the ankle alphabet: sit with one leg extended out in front. Place a pillow under the calf so that the foot hangs over the other side. Use the big toe to draw the letters of the alphabet in the air. Repeat the exercise several times on each side. Toe pull the toe pull stretches the muscles in the legs and ankles. To perform the toe pull: sit in a chair and raise one leg off the ground, keeping it straight. Slowly point the toes back toward the body. Hold the position for a couple of seconds. Release the toes and gently lower the leg back to the ground. Repeat several times with each leg. Standing heel raise standing heel raises stretch the muscles in the ankles and legs. To perform a standing heel raise: stand with the feet just wider than the shoulders. Place the hands on the thighs and bend the knees slightly. Lift one heel, keeping the toes on the ground, and then slowly lower it back down again. Repeat this exercise several times for each heel. Golf ball roll the golf ball roll stretches the muscles in the feet and ankles. To perform the golf ball roll: sit on a chair and place a golf ball under the foot. Any ball of a similar size will work. Slowly roll the foot up and down over the ball for a minute. Repeat the exercise using the other foot. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Rest prevents further injury and avoids stress on already inflamed tissue. Put the ankle joint at rest by wearing a brace or splint. 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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