Ankle pain refers to any type of discomfort in your ankles. This pain could be caused by an injury, like a sprain such as arthritis. According to the Advanced Pain Center Lahore, an ankle sprain is one of the most common causes of ankle pain — making up 85 percent of ankle injuries. A sprain occurs when your ligaments (the tissues that connect bones) get overstretched. Pain can also be a result of arthritis, gout, nerve damage such as sciatica, blocked blood vessels, infection in the joint. For immediate, home treatment of ankle pain include:
• Take a break from sports: It is important to stop participating in sports or any activity that could strain the injury.
• Elevate your feet. Simply taking a load off and allowing feet to rest.
• Applying an ice pack to the affected area to reduce swelling and numb pain.
• Epsom salts. It helps to reduce minor aches and pain in feet and ankles.
• Wear shoes with proper support and avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.
• In some cases, you will need to visit doctor due to ankle pain. Advanced Pain Center provides best ankle pain treatments in Lahore.
