How Do Ankle Injuries Occur?

A sprained ankle occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. It can stretch or tear the tough ligaments that hold your ankle bones together. It is a traumatic injury and will manifest some symptoms.

Symptoms of an Ankle Sprain

Symptoms of a sprained ankle may vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include:

●     Pain and tenderness

●     Swelling and bruising

●     Restricted range of motion

●     Balance and instability

●     Popping or grating sound during injury

A severe ankle sprain can manifest most or all of the above symptoms. Most of the time, self-care measures and over-the-counter pain medications may not be enough and a medical evaluation might be necessary to reveal how badly you’ve sprained the ankle and to determine the appropriate sprained ankle treatment methodology.