How to speed up the healing of a sprained ankle
So about 4 weeks ago I sprained my ankle. I've been doing the normal protocol of R.I.C.E but when searching online on how to actually heal it faster I found that ice may actually pro-long the healing process. There has been many mixed information online. I have been wearing an ankle brace for about 2 weeks now but I have tennis matches coming up and I want it healed ASAP. Is there anyone else who has gotten a sprain and knows actually how to heal this thing?
April 7, 2015
6 Comments • Newest first
I can't think of any way except offering your soul to Satan
The internet probably won't provide you with any answer. I'd suggest just seeing a doctor.
[quote=Sufferable]Doesn't ice not help? Why would you want to restrict the blood flow to that area? Isn't inflammation part of the natural healing process so why would you want to stop that process? I thought ice was just a pain reliever after the first couple of days after the injuries.[/quote]
I can't remember but I thought it was comparable to filling a barrel with water and waiting for it to dry. It'll need water, it just doesn't need that much.
Anyways, you're probably past the stage where ice would help, and heat is probably the way to go here since it seems long lasting.
clap your hands really hard together making a loud popping noise, rub your hands together vertically until you feel a hot energy emanating from you palms, quickly apply your hot palms to area of injury and rub
it worked in the karate kid.
[quote=HolyDragon]Cold for new injuries, swelling, bruising, anything with inflammation
Heat for something chronic, like sore muscles
I heard it's best to take a cold shower directly after a work out to help recover faster. Not related to your case as far as I know.[/quote]
Doesn't ice not help? Why would you want to restrict the blood flow to that area? Isn't inflammation part of the natural healing process so why would you want to stop that process? I thought ice was just a pain reliever after the first couple of days after the injuries.
Cold for new injuries, swelling, bruising, anything with inflammation
Heat for something chronic, like sore muscles, long lasting
I heard it's best to take a cold shower directly after a work out to help recover faster. Not related to your case as far as I know.