[pct-l] ankle

[Greg Kesselring]

Hi Andrew,

I've had similar strains/sprains that have resulted from doing too much 
too soon (hiking or running).  For me the best remedy is REST.  If it 
hurts while you're doing an activity, don't do it.  The pain is your 
signal to stop and let the body do what it does so well--heal itself.  
So my advice would be to pay attention to how it's feeling.  Do only 
those activities that do not cause pain.  Right now if it hurts when you 
walk, then I'd advise doing as little walking as possible.  It might 
take a week of no/low activity, but after a week or so, the pain will be 
gone.  Then ease back into activity gradually, paying close attention to 
the area that's painful now, and be careful not to overdo.  Check in 
with how it's feeling during exercise and also after, like the next day.

Anti-inflammatories might help, but I wouldn't use them to mask pain so 
you can continue exercising.  Pain is there for a reason, think of it as 
your friend, it's tell you exactly what to do (or not do), so your body 
can heal in the fastest possible time.

Also, I've had good results with DMSO, but again not to mask pain while 
exercising, but to reduce inflammation which may accelerate the healing 
process.

Greg

Andrew wrote:
> Hey everyone. I'm wondering if anyone else out there has had any ankle problems after especially strenuous hikes. I hiked a few Oregon sections last summer with bad shoes and too much pack weight (I learned a lot). Now one ankle feels like it has a minor sprain, nothing major, I'm still running and going on day hikes but the pain won't go away. Wondering if anyone has had similar problems.
>
> thanks
>
> Andrew
>
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