Ankle sprains are among the most common injury when it comes to playing outdoors or participating in sports.<\/p>\n
Ankle sprains can happen by simply taking a step wrong and twisting your foot in a way that it\u2019s not meant to twist. They can also occur when playing sports. Regardless of how you sprained your ankle, knowing how to treat it can help you to take steps to prevent your sprain from getting worse.<\/p>\n
With ankle sprains, the sprain itself is an injury to the ligaments in your ankle. While ligaments are flexible \u2013twisting or stretching them too far, can cause harm. Most ankle sprains are not severe \u2013however in some cases, it is possible to sprain your ankle and tear a ligament.<\/p>\n
Symptoms
\nDiagnosing a sprained ankle is fairly easy \u2013and most people know when they have one. However, here are a few symptoms to be aware of when it comes to sprained ankles:<\/p>\n
If you are unable to walk, or are in intense pain when walking you should seek medical attention. Low grade ankle sprains generally will cause some pain while walking or give you a limp while it heals \u2013but it is possible to walk without intense pain.<\/p>\n
Treatment<\/strong> If the pain persists, or you cannot bear any weight on your ankle, it\u2019s important to seek medical attention.<\/p>\n
\nSprained ankles that are only minor or moderate can generally heal on their own. Here are a few things you can do to help speed up the healing process.<\/p>\n\n
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