Whether you’re an active runner or you just stumbled and happened to hurt yourself, ankle sprains can happen for a variety of reasons. Dealing with an ankle sprain can be irritating and you may not be sure what you need to feel better without the help of a podiatrist. Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA, can explain how ankle sprains are treated and what you can do to get back on your feet as soon as possible.
Treating a Sprained Ankle
You’ve probably dealt with ankle pain at some point, but if you find that you can’t put any weight on it and your pain is severe, it’s important to talk to your podiatrist as soon as possible. It’s important to make sure you’re not dealing with something even more severe and so that you can start your treatment as soon as possible.
One of the best treatments that your podiatrist will suggest for ankle sprains is rest. It’s important that you’re resting as much as possible and being sure to not put weight on your ankle so that it can start healing properly. You can also use ice several times throughout the day to deal with swelling or inflammation that may occur. This can also help with some of the pain that you might experience.
Your podiatrist may also recommend taking over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce some of the pain and swelling. You might also need to bandage your ankle to keep it in place. Once you start to heal, your podiatrist will most likely recommend certain stretches to help strengthen your ankle for the future.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Don’t ignore the pain you experience from a sprained ankle! Contact Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA, to learn more about ankle sprains and how they’re treated. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (757) 224-7605 for the office in Hampton, VA, and (757) 220-3311 for the office in Williamsburg, VA.