There was a time that I would get sprained ankles as often as once a month but that was back when I was playing basketball almost everyday. This time, however, I managed to sustain my most excruciating ankle sprain ever. I know this for a fact because a few hours into the injury, my ankle swelled so much that it seemed like I had something like a billiard ball in it. Yeah, I know it's gross. Tell me about it.
In the game, I managed to bother a shot attempt but I also landed hard on my friend's foot. I twisted my ankle so hard and so acute that I literally ripped my shoe's outer mesh on my way to the pavement.
That big, vertical white stripe you see wasn't there before.
It was so painful that I couldn't breathe; as if someone jabbed me in the stomach. Ouch. Now, I'm just praying that it's just a first-degree ankle sprain and nothing more.
Now, I'm still trying to walk and it is still sore. The blacks around my ankle are starting to show up as if they were beaten silly by a baseball bat. I won't be posting any pics so as not to gross anyone out. ^_^ I just wanted to share to you what I should have immediately done right after the injury to speed up the recovery:
1. Elevate the injured part above the level of the heart.
2. Treat the ankle with cold applications (ice packs, snow, or immersion in a cold stream) on-and-off for 30 minute intervals for the first 24 to 48 hours. This is to minimize swelling.
3. Avoid weight bearing as best possible. Because the injured joint is immediately weakened, do not rely on it AT ALL for great exertion. Hop on one leg, get a crutch, have someone help you while you walk, buy a wheelchair, I dont care. Whatever you do, DO NOT use that injured ankle for any support.
4. Have a lot of Ponstan or Advil ready. ^_^
Hope you have an ankle sprain-free lifetime!
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