What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?What do you do when your ankle hurts really bad?Why do my ankles ache?

 What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?

Self-care

1. Rest. Keep weight off your ankle as much as possible. ...
2. Ice. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas on your ankle for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day.
3. Compression. Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling.
4. Elevation. ...
5. Over-the-counter pain medications.

What do you do when your ankle hurts really bad?

Doctors recommend the RICE approach (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation), listed below.

1. Rest: All ankle sprains require rest. ...
2. Ice: Ice helps decrease swelling, bruising, pain, and muscle spasms. ...
3. Compression: You can wrap your sprained ankle to avoid swelling and bruising.

Why do my ankles ache?

They can get inflamed from arthritis, overuse, high-heeled shoes, recent footwear changes, or starting workouts again after time off. Your ankle may feel stiff, tender, warm, and swollen. The best treatment is RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Take anti-inflammatory drugs to ease the pain and swelling.