Ankle problem, it hurts so bad!?!
Question: Ok so I was playing tennis (4 days ago if it helps), I had a crushing pain when I tried to turn around quickly. it got better but still comes and goes every now and then (usually when I'm walking or sitting in a position that applies pressure to my foot) , I walk a couple of miles a day so the way I have to walk when it hurts is a little embarrassing!
I'm 18 and never had bone or joint problem.
** seeing a doctor for minor injuries is not an option, foreign country! they don't speak languages I understand!
anyway... is there some sort of rotation stuff I can try or drugs? or will it get better over time?
Answers: Ok so I was playing tennis (4 days ago if it helps), I had a crushing pain when I tried to turn around quickly. it got better but still comes and goes every now and then (usually when I'm walking or sitting in a position that applies pressure to my foot) , I walk a couple of miles a day so the way I have to walk when it hurts is a little embarrassing!
I'm 18 and never had bone or joint problem.
** seeing a doctor for minor injuries is not an option, foreign country! they don't speak languages I understand!
anyway... is there some sort of rotation stuff I can try or drugs? or will it get better over time?
Sounds like you sprained your ankle. Use the "RICE" treatment: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. See this link for more info: http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/ankle....
It usually takes several weeks for the sprain to heal if you don't keep aggravating the injury. You might want to take a break from your daily walks at least for a couple of weeks to give your ankle a chance to heal.
i'd try over the counter painkillers.
I play tennis my self and had many injures especially ankles. By the sound of things its just a minor sprain. It should just get better over time. You could also try some exercises and also rub deep heat at least 2-3 times a day. Good Luck!!!
(Strengthening exercises follow link >> http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/stre...
Read and apply http://www.helium.com/tm/148271 to fix the problem. Drugs will not fix anything and most injuries will not heal completely 80-90% is the best the automatic system will do with out direction from you.