Whats the best way to heal a sprained ankle?

Question

it has been sprained for 3 days now i hoped off the tail gate of my truck which is about 3-4 feet high and my foot landed on the side i can move my toes and i can move my foot but cant put enough weight on it to walk on it i have not gone to see a doctor.

Answer 1

search web md and/or go see a foot doctor.  An x-ray will tell all.

Answer 2

below is generally what a doctor will follow

Rest the injury initially, then re-introduce movement so you don't lose too much muscle strength.

Ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel should be applied to your ankle to reduce swelling and bruising. You could also immerse your ankle in ice. You should not apply ice directly to your skin as it can give you an "ice burn" - place a cloth between the ice and skin.

Compress your ankle by bandaging it to support the injury and help decrease swelling.

Elevate your ankle by resting your foot above the level of your heart and keep it supported.

Applying heat - eg warm baths or a hot water bottle - may be soothing. They encourage blood flow, the opposite effect of ice, so these treatments should not be used during the first two days while swelling is developing.

if you see one Your GP may refer you to a physiotherapist who can advise you on exercises and may use massage, heat, ultrasound or other treatments. A sports medicine specialist may help you if you play professional or competitive sports.