Don't Walk It Off!

The next time you sprain your ankle – DON’T walk it off!

If you hobble around – or try to “walk off” a sprained ankle – you could be doing some long term damage. Dr. Andrew Rubman says most of us – and even some doctors – don’t take a sprain seriously enough. The R.I.C.E. method is the way to go – rest, ice, compression and elevation – and the rest part is critical. We’re supposed to avoid putting ANY weight on that ankle until it improves – even if it means using crutches for a couple of days.

Research shows about one half of ankle sprains don’t heal completely – and that could lead to a lifetime of recurrent sprains and lingering pain.