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How to manage Ankle Sprain?

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Image Source: Total Orthocare It is quite common to injure your ankle while stepping on an uneven surface or missing a step while walking. This is normal and most of the time people get away with just a sprain that can be handled with a pack of ice. Sometimes this is just a small pain however, sometimes it is more than just a pain and can’t be suppressed with an ice pack. An ankle sprain injury happens when the strong ligaments that hold your ankle bones together are stretched beyond their limits such as being rolled, twisted or turned in an awkward way. This limits the motion of your ankle making walking difficult leading to severe pain and discomfort. Ankle sprains can happen to anyone at any age. Participating in sports, walking on uneven surfaces, or even wearing inappropriate footwear can all cause this type of injury. Although, most of the time people complaining of ankle sprain injury are often advised to take rest along with the suggestion of hot and cold treatment. Some swelli...