“What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?”
I am a 54 year old female and I have ankle pain. What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?
6 Answers
For fast relief, try the R.I.C.E. method: Rest your ankle, Ice it for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours, Compress the area with a bandage, and Elevate your foot above heart level when possible. However, if the pain persists or worsens, I strongly recommend seeking medical attention to rule out any serious underlying issues. Take care!
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Immobilization with a Fracture boot or proper rigid brace
Treatment:
-Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
-Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
-Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
-Elevation.
-Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
-Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
-Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
-Elevation.
Hello. It depends what the actual cause of the ankle pain is. Claf stretches can help. Physical therapy can help. Injections, bracing are all options but sgain it depends on the etiology of the problem
Dr. Lui
Dr. Lui
IT IS HARD TO ANSWER BECAUSE ALL DEPENDS ON THE CAUSE OF YOUR PAIN. YOU CAN TRY PAIN RELIEVERS AND IMMOBILIZATION FOR A FEW DAYS, BUT YOU NEED TO SEE A PODIATRIST
Prolotherapy and prolozone therapy can help you recover from an ankle sprain.
Yours sincerely,
Linda Li, MD
Yours sincerely,
Linda Li, MD
