No matter if the pain is due to sprain or strains, acupuncture will help relieve the pain; you can consider it an alternative for pain relief.

If you have a strain -or sprain, the first few days are essential to follow the RICE therapy.

R from rest - avoid any exercise and avoid weight on your leg. I from Ice..put a pack of Ice wrapped in a towel and leave the Ice for a maximum of 20 min.. - you can repeat this every 2-3 hours. C is from compression.. a bandage around the injury to support the ankle will help.

E from Elevate.. the leg should be elevated with a pillow if possible.

If you hear a crack when you twist or turn the ankle is wise to see the GP to be sure there is no fracture and no need for medical intervention.

The alternative for pain relief is acupuncture; the sooner, the better. Also, it will help to prevent chronic ankle pain or arthritis.

Once the pain is gone, specific exercises should be done to prevent ankle joint instability.

Be aware that you will need a minimum of two acupuncture sessions per week until the pain is completely gone.

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