The most important process to follow after a sprained ankle is RICE. It goes as follows:

R: Rest

The most important action to take after a sprained ankle, is none at all.
Allow your body to have time to heal, and not make the condition even worse than it is.
Try to stay off your ankle as much as possible.

I: Ice

A huge concern after an ankle sprain is swelling.
This can cause acute pain and worsen the sprained ankle situation.
Keeping swelling down is crucial for sprained ankle support.

C: Compression

Keeping the ankle compressed will also help with swelling, as well as supporting the ligaments.
Try our compression wraps or braces.

E: Elevation

After spraining your ankle, keeping it elevated for 2 to 3 days will reduce bruising and swelling.

Following these steps after spraining an ankle will get you started out on the right foot for recovery.. After rest and relaxation most sprains heal on their own. Keeping pain down with a mild over the counter pain reliever might be necessary.

If you’re experiencing extreme pain, heard a pop sound when you sprained your ankle, or see extreme bruising and swelling – visit your doctor. For extreme cases of sprained ankles or torn ligaments surgery will be a possibility.

The most important part of sprained ankle support, is having patience. Your body will naturally heal itself, but giving it time to rest, relax, and do it’s job is crucial.

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How to Wrap a Sprained Wrist

Step 1:

Hold the edge of the bandage between your thumb and forefinger and let the excess drape past your open hand

Step 2:

Hold the excess bandage and wrap at an angle across the back of your hand and twice around your wrist
Keep this first wrap as taut as possible to make step 3 easier

Step 3:

Bring the roll up to the starting position and release the end from your thumb and forefinger as you wrap it around your hand

Step 4:

Alternate wrapping between your hand and wrist until it feels suitably compressed and trim the excess bandage

Step 5:

If you have an adhesive bandage you’re done! If not, use the accompanying clips to fasten it securely

Should the worst come to pass, it’s always nice to have a self-adhesive wrist bandage, or latex-free bandages in the medicine cabinet. We even sell clips for bandage owners in need.

Learn how to use RICE to reduce swelling and pain in strains & sprains

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