ANKLE PAIN
Think R.I.C.E. for first aid treatment for ankle pain.
R: rest (three days)
I: ice (10 minutes every hour while painful)
C: compression (use a support bandage)
E: elevation (allow swelling to drain).
This rarely happens so the joint becomes weak and often resprains at the first opportunity. We have found that if the joint is adjusted quickly, it heals faster and regains its normal position, resulting in a strong, secure joint.
This is important. We are only as strong as our lowest supporting joint. Because of the effects of gravity we are an accident waiting to happen if we are not correctly balanced. Athletes, particularly, cannot afford this risk.
Acupuncture now will halve the pain and time of healing. Everyone prefers a well shaped ankle. Let your chiropractor/ ♦osteopath adjust it for you as soon as possible.
Bill’s experience-Last December my left ankle became very painful and swelled up to twice its size. My medical doctor prescribed antibiotics once . . . no reaction . . . twice . . . then after some four weeks I had an adjustment some acupuncture and the ankle was back to normal in two days.
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