How do you care for a sprained ankle?
116111
RICE:\n\nRest\nIce\nCompression (wrap it up, not so tightly you cut off circulation)\nElevation\n\nI'd also add pain/swelling reducers, like Motrin/Advil
427773
*  Apply ice to the injury for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. Put the ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin.\n    * After the first 1 to 2 days, you may put heat on the injury to help ease the pain. Use a heating pad (set on low), a whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 15 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours.\n    * Do not use the pulled muscle for 2 to 3 days, or while you still have pain.\n    * Your doctor may suggest you wrap the injured area with an elastic (ace) bandage for a few days. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly because it may make the area numb or tingly. Loosen the wrap if you get these symptoms.\n    * If you need an air splint, your doctor can show you how to make it fit right. Wear the splint until the doctor says you may take it off.\n    * You can take off an air splint or ace wrap when showering or bathing.\n    * You may use over-the-counter medicines for pain. Always take medications exactly as directed.\n    * If you are given a tetanus shot, your arm may get swollen, red, and warm to the touch at the site of the shot. This is a normal reaction to the medicine. And yes, some pulled muscles require a shot, depending on how severe.\n\nCall Your Doctor If...\n\n    * The pain or swelling gets worse.
851897
You might have sprained or pulled the muscle. A nice massage might help.
234262
yeah you're supposed to ice it to keep swelling down...And you may as well take some advil as well.  The problem that you want to avoid is trying to kill the pain when you've got a more serious issue and you should really be in the hospital.  You're call.
98278
RICE will help you recover more quickly.\nR= rest the ankle. Don't attempt any rehabilitative exercises just yet if it still hurts\nI= Ice packs will lessen the swelling and help you recover faster\nC= Compression. If you must move about, wrap your ankle snugly with a brace\nE= Elevation. Put your ankle on a pillow or something similiar to raise it above the rest of your body. This prevents the ankle from swelling as you sleep.\n\nOnce the ankle is 100%, start with light jogging before anything adventurous like basketball or tennis. There are specific exercises using balancing platforms and other fancy stuff that aim for the muscles in and around the ankle but these are hard to find unless you have assess to a centre for physiotherapy.
789792
Ankle braces offer support to keep you from damaging ligaments and tendons by rolling your ankle.  I've sprained each ankle around 8 times playing volleyball and basketball, so I don't play either sport without them.  In a sense, they do improve my game by helping prevent injuries and keeping me on my feet.  You can't play v-ball worth a crap if you've got a sprained ankle....I've tried.
1026259
Most likely, you just jolted your nerves around in your ankle. If it helps soak it in some epison salt and take it easy. Best bet is wait until later on tonight if it still hurts after you soaked it wrap a bandage around it and it should be fine or buy yourself an ankle support and have it on for a few days and then it should be fine. If not see the doctor and he will just tell you keep it up and stay off it as much as possible.
984046
ice it for 20 minutes if it's an injury. Do this once every hour.
80336
You need to get the swelling down first. Then you need to start a rehab program that will strenghten your ankles and restore range of motion. \n\nMake certain that your doctor has released you to start rehab before you start any rehab program. \n\nR.I.C.E. is not a rehab program, it is an injury treatment protocol that has nothing to do with rehabilitation. \n\nYour rehab program should include the use of a wobble board. It will help you regain the range of motion that you lost with your injury and will help your brain understand the position your ankle is in so you can avoid or minimize future sprains. \n\nWMake sure that you rehab/strengthen both ankles so you don't doom yourself to recurring and alternating sprains. \n\nThe biggest mistake most people make is they don't rehab both ankles so one is strong and the other is weaker. Then they end up spraining the other ankle and starting the process all over again.
613010
Rest Ice Compression Elevation Stabalization-- RICES the old standby regimen. You have to do all of these things or your ankles won't heal. Also use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen or ibuprofen. If the sprains are severe enough, you might even need crutches. You should probably go to an orthopedist or sports medicine doctor to figure out exactly what is best in your situation. Good luck! Don't let this get you down!
837248
Unfortunately, there's not much you can do for a sprained or broken toe.  I know, I've broken the same stupid toe 4X.  Best thing to do is what you're already doing.  Keep putting ice on it no more than 20 minutes at a time (skin can freezer burn) with at least 40 minutes of no ice in between and stay off your foot as much as possible.\nFeel better!
855368
If it is getting worse, a return visit to the doctor is in order, and you should ask him for more effective pain medication.  Meanwhile, JUST as a relief measure while you wait to see the doctor, keep your leg elevated to relieve the swelling and pressure, and wear soft slippers to minimize the pain.
88437
only thing that heals a sprain is time.use an ace bandage\nto keep the swelling down.see a doctor to make sure its not a broken bone or a tear.good luck.
94435
There are several things you can try.\n\nAnti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen or Naproxen may be helpful, taken with food.\n\nFill an empty soda bottle with water and freeze.  With a sock on, roll your heel over the ice bottle for 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times a day.\n\nNEVER go barefoot!  NOt even to the bathroom in the middle of the night.  Always have good supportive shoes on.\n\nStretching your calf muscle may help, particularly if you have a tight achilles to begin with.  Face a wall, and place your plans on it.  With the affected leg further behind you, lean into the wall, keeping your back leg straight and the heel on the floor.  Then stretch with your knee slightly bent.\n\nIf these methods don't work, see your health care provider.  A stronger anti-inflammatory medicine may be prescribed, he or she may evaluate you for orthotics, or supports that go into your shoes.  Physical therapy may be helpful, and some people even have a cortisone injection into the heel.
375651
Depending on the location and severity of the toe fracture, the fracture may need to be reduced (put back into place) and splinted or casted. If there is an open wound near the injured toe, a tetanus shot and antibiotic medication may also be necessary. To decrease the swelling (and the pain), keep the foot raised above the level of the heart as much as possible. Prop the foot up on some pillows, especially when sleeping. Put ice in a plastic bag and apply it to the injury for 15-20 minutes every 1-2 hours for the first 1-2 days. Make sure to place a towel between the skin and the bag of ice to protect the skin. Avoid any strenuous exercise, prolonged standing, or walking.
818924
First put an ice pack on it, this will keep the swelling down. If you insist on skating wrap it tight but, you could compound an injury so, I wouldn't. Go see an ER and have an X-Ray, see if there's any permanent damage then follow the doctors directions.
530912
put a towel on the floor and scrunch it up with your toes.  Do this over and over again, and it will help take away the shin splints.