Non-Surgical Treatments for Ankle Sprains Offered by Podiatrists
- posted: Oct. 09, 2024
A sprained ankle occurs when you tear or overstretch one of the ligaments in your ankle. This connective tissue attaches bones in your foot and provides stability, support, and mobility. While a sprain can hinder your ability to move and cause pain, Dr. Jesse Anderson of AAL Podiatry Associates, serving Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and the nearby regions, can provide non-surgical solutions for ankle sprains in mild to moderate cases.
Recommending R.I.C.E.
Sometimes, all you need is the R.I.C.E. method for healing ankle sprains.
For this particular treatment, you have everything you need in your home.
First and foremost, rest the injury. By resting, you will not cause further damage to the injury and will give it an opportunity to heal.
You should also apply ice to the injured ankle to reduce inflammation. While inflammation serves a purpose in the body, it also has a negative impact on healing—added pain and discomfort. Moreover, too much inflammation can actually slow the healing process rather than help it.
Another step is to apply compression to the injury. The compression eases the inflammation and promotes healing.
Lastly, elevate your sprained ankle. Elevating ankle sprains lessens inflammation and improves circulation to the area, ensuring the injury receives all the nutrients necessary for healing.
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Sprains are painful, and if you need to ease the pain, especially if you still have to continue your daily routine with a sprained ankle, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers. If you opt for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), you also reduce inflammation in the process.
Exercise Therapy
When you visit one of our offices, with locations in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and the neighboring communities, you may receive a recommendation for exercise therapy. For this treatment, our podiatrist will guide you on stretches specifically for ankle sprains that encourage blood flow to the area and help you strengthen the soft tissue.
Brace or Boot
Our podiatrist may suggest you use a brace or boot, which eases pressure on the ankle injury whenever you're walking. It also provides immobilization so you don't move the affected ankle in a manner that could worsen your injury. Moreover, this provides stabilization to promote healing.
Contact Us for More Information
When you choose Dr. Anderson for sprained ankles, your treatment may consist of one or more of the treatments above for a mild or moderate sprain. Your visit to AAL Podiatry Associates, serving Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and surrounding areas, will be with a compassionate, knowledgeable practitioner with your best interest at heart.
Call:
Norfolk - 757-625-2962
Suffolk - 757-539-2098
- posted: Oct. 09, 2024
A sprained ankle occurs when you tear or overstretch one of the ligaments in your ankle. This connective tissue attaches bones in your foot and provides stability, support, and mobility. While a sprain can hinder your ability to move and cause pain, Dr. Jesse Anderson of AAL Podiatry Associates, serving Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and the nearby regions, can provide non-surgical solutions for ankle sprains in mild to moderate cases.
Recommending R.I.C.E.
Sometimes, all you need is the R.I.C.E. method for healing ankle sprains.
For this particular treatment, you have everything you need in your home.
First and foremost, rest the injury. By resting, you will not cause further damage to the injury and will give it an opportunity to heal.
You should also apply ice to the injured ankle to reduce inflammation. While inflammation serves a purpose in the body, it also has a negative impact on healing—added pain and discomfort. Moreover, too much inflammation can actually slow the healing process rather than help it.
Another step is to apply compression to the injury. The compression eases the inflammation and promotes healing.
Lastly, elevate your sprained ankle. Elevating ankle sprains lessens inflammation and improves circulation to the area, ensuring the injury receives all the nutrients necessary for healing.
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Sprains are painful, and if you need to ease the pain, especially if you still have to continue your daily routine with a sprained ankle, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers. If you opt for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), you also reduce inflammation in the process.
Exercise Therapy
When you visit one of our offices, with locations in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and the neighboring communities, you may receive a recommendation for exercise therapy. For this treatment, our podiatrist will guide you on stretches specifically for ankle sprains that encourage blood flow to the area and help you strengthen the soft tissue.
Brace or Boot
Our podiatrist may suggest you use a brace or boot, which eases pressure on the ankle injury whenever you're walking. It also provides immobilization so you don't move the affected ankle in a manner that could worsen your injury. Moreover, this provides stabilization to promote healing.
Contact Us for More Information
When you choose Dr. Anderson for sprained ankles, your treatment may consist of one or more of the treatments above for a mild or moderate sprain. Your visit to AAL Podiatry Associates, serving Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, and surrounding areas, will be with a compassionate, knowledgeable practitioner with your best interest at heart.
Call:
Norfolk - 757-625-2962
Suffolk - 757-539-2098
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