What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?
Self-care
- Rest. Keep weight off your ankle as much as possible. ...
- Ice. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas on your ankle for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day.
- Compression. Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling.
- Elevation. ...
- 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.
- Rest: All ankle sprains require rest. ...
- Ice: Ice helps decrease swelling, bruising, pain, and muscle spasms. ...
- 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.
