Do your ankles hurt when you run? Are you looking for some answers to help you deal with your current ankle problem? Whether you know how your ankle problem started, or not, this free information can look at ankle problems and offer some helpful conservative treatment options that may take you to the next level, and help you get rid of that nagging ankle pain! 1.
) Possible Reasons For Ankle Pain Sprains are the most common type of ankle problem that people have.
It is said that approximately 175,000 people in the United States sprain their ankles every week! Those numbers are staggering, and although we would like to think we might not hurt ourselves, it just might happen.
You may also have ankle pain due to overuse or arthritis.
Let's face it, for those of us that are over 35, you know there is a difference in your body's response, compared to when you were younger...
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) At Home Treatment Methods Rest, ice and elevation have been around for as long as we can remember.
Yes, they do work, but they are limited.
The problem these days is that we are always pushing ourselves and it is hard to sit back and rest, ice and elevate your ankle for longer periods of time.
So many things are calling for our attention like family life and work that it is hard to take a lengthy rest session As you can see, you basically have to be sitting around for these options to help.
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) Ankle Supports One of the best options to help treat an ankle problem when you run is by using a low profile ankle brace.
They do not have to be large and heavy to be effective.
The support they can provide can help you when you run, because they can help to stop movements that will further your pain or current injury.
At the very least they are going to be something that helps to remind you that you should not make that extra movement that will send your pain soaring! Unlike rest, ice and elevation, you can use an ankle support at almost any time.
Just imagine trying to run with a bag of ice strapped to your ankle, to help reduce your pain.
We both know that this is probably not going to be happening, right? *This is health information.
Please speak with your physician regarding medical advice for your particular ankle problem.
) Possible Reasons For Ankle Pain Sprains are the most common type of ankle problem that people have.
It is said that approximately 175,000 people in the United States sprain their ankles every week! Those numbers are staggering, and although we would like to think we might not hurt ourselves, it just might happen.
You may also have ankle pain due to overuse or arthritis.
Let's face it, for those of us that are over 35, you know there is a difference in your body's response, compared to when you were younger...
2.
) At Home Treatment Methods Rest, ice and elevation have been around for as long as we can remember.
Yes, they do work, but they are limited.
The problem these days is that we are always pushing ourselves and it is hard to sit back and rest, ice and elevate your ankle for longer periods of time.
So many things are calling for our attention like family life and work that it is hard to take a lengthy rest session As you can see, you basically have to be sitting around for these options to help.
3.
) Ankle Supports One of the best options to help treat an ankle problem when you run is by using a low profile ankle brace.
They do not have to be large and heavy to be effective.
The support they can provide can help you when you run, because they can help to stop movements that will further your pain or current injury.
At the very least they are going to be something that helps to remind you that you should not make that extra movement that will send your pain soaring! Unlike rest, ice and elevation, you can use an ankle support at almost any time.
Just imagine trying to run with a bag of ice strapped to your ankle, to help reduce your pain.
We both know that this is probably not going to be happening, right? *This is health information.
Please speak with your physician regarding medical advice for your particular ankle problem.
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