Ankle sprain
What is ankle sprain?
Ankle sprain occurs when your foot is forced past its normal range of movements at the ankle joint, stretching and tearing the ligaments around the ankle area,men red bottom shoes shop. These are bands of strong fibrous tissue that connect one bone to another,red bottom shoes for men, and support and strengthen the joints,men red bottom shoes store. Sometimes the blood vessels in the area are torn too, causing bleeding or intense bruising.
The most common type of ankle sprain occurs when the sole of the foot is turned or twisted inwards (causing the side of the foot to rest on the floor), stretching the fibres of the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle.
Symptoms of ankle sprain
Minor twists and sprains may go unnoticed at first. But in most cases there is the sudden onset of intense discomfort, as well as an awareness that the foot has been turned at an abnormal angle,red bottom shoes men store. The ankle then :
Swells upLooks bruisedCauses painBecomes stiffAnkle sprain - causes and risk factors
Many ankle sprains occur during sport when there is a greater demand on the joints and muscles, as players twist, turn, run, jump and put their feet and legs under greater stresses. However sprains may also occur during a gentle walk, especially if the ground is uneven. Arnica cream or witch-hazel solution (available from the pharmacist) are good natural treatments for bruising.
After three or four days you should be able to put weight on the ankle, and after a week it should be a lot better,red bottoms. However, it takes about six weeks to heal fully so be careful or you'll be back to square one.
During this time you may want to get help from a physiotherapist (or other physical therapist, such as an osteopath or chiropractor). They'll be able to give you treatments to aid healing, as well as advice on how to strengthen the joint and prevent the injury recurring.
If painkillers don't help or you can't put any weight on the ankle or the ankle continues to swell, see your doctor who may arrange for an X-ray to make sure you haven't broken a bone.
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