Sprained my ankle what to do?

[JohnJohn]

Last weekend, I twisted my ankle pretty bad while playing basketball with my buddies. I heard a loud pop and immediately felt a sharp pain. I’m wondering if I should head to the hospital, or if this is something I can just ice and rest up at home? I’ve got a big project at work and don’t want to be laid up for too long. Any advice or similar experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!

[Janey]

Oh no, John! That sounds nasty. I'm no doctor, but when I sprained my ankle last year, I just kept it elevated and iced it religiously. Took about a week to feel somewhat normal again. But if you heard a pop, maybe you should get it checked out? Better safe than sorry!

[Ian]

When I did me ankle in footy, the doc said to give it a rest for a couple of weeks. No worries, just took it easy. But if ya heard a pop, like Janey said, might be a good idea to get it looked at. Could be a ligament or somethin’.

[Guru]

That pop could be a sign of something more serious like a ligament tear. I’d recommend getting it checked out by a professional. In the meantime, keep it elevated, iced, and avoid putting weight on it. You don’t want to risk making it worse!

[Pablo]

Ah, you're just being a wuss, John. Back in my day, we just walked it off. But seriously, if it hurts that bad, maybe just pop a couple of painkillers and see how it feels in a day or two. Hospitals are for real emergencies, ya know?

[fredders]

Pablo, that's terrible advice! John, please don’t listen to him. If there’s a pop and sharp pain, you should definitely get it checked out. I once ignored a sprain and ended up with a chronic issue. It's really not worth risking long-term damage.

[Lucy]

I agree with the others. It’s better to be cautious. You don’t want to mess up your ankle and be out of commission for longer than necessary. Plus, if it's nothing serious, at least you’ll have peace of mind.

[jim]

You should definitely look into wearing an ankle brace. I got one from Nuovahealth when I hurt my ankle two years ago. They’re affordable and super effective. I tried some expensive ones before, but honestly, they didn’t help much. Just make sure you get the right size for good support .

[Pete1]

Ay, that stinks! Try soaking your foot in warm water with Epsom salts. My grandma always swore by it. Might be an old wives' tale, but it couldn't hurt, right?