I just sprained my ankle today?!


Question: and they gave me crutches and an ACE bandage to wrap it with, and i was wondering when i go to sleep tonight, should i wrap it?


Answers: and they gave me crutches and an ACE bandage to wrap it with, and i was wondering when i go to sleep tonight, should i wrap it?

YES it heals quicker and does NOT hurt as much

I would, if you don't and you turn it the wrong way it will HURT.

-s

Actually, you do NOT want to keep it wrapped when you are sleeping. If you slept with in wrapped you will wake up in the morning with your calf/leg really swollen and your pain would be increased. Since you are not putting weight on your ankle when you sleep, there is no reason to keep it wrapped at that time. The ACE bandage is supposed to provide support when you are bearing weight on it during the day when you are walking. If you are sitting around during the day, make sure that you have you foot elevated and iced to keep the swelling down.

If you don't believe this and want to wrap it anyway...you'll see in the morning what I am talking about. Your choice.





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