Why Does My Ankle Still Hurt Months After I Sprained It?

www.footankle.c... Ankle pain after a sprain can last for months, or even years, if not properly treated. Dr. Larry Huppin, a Seattle Podiatrist, discusses why your ankle still hurts and how it should be treated so that your ankle is back to normal as soon as possible. Significant research has shown the best treatments for painful and unstable ankles and Dr. Huppin discusses that here.
If you are in the Seattle area, appointments can be made from our website at www.footankle.com/
Dr. Larry Huppin completed an exclusive fellowship in sports medicine, orthotics and biomechanics and has since become a leading national authority on these subjects. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Seattle for over 20 years and has a special interest in helping patients achieve complete relief of their ankle and foot problems without resorting to surgery.
We are located at:
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
600 Broadway, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98122
206-344-3808

[@jennaunderhill6080]

I Broke my ankle 3years ago on a trampoline. I went straight to the hospital but they said it was just a sprain and sent me off with crutches. I went to my physio a week later as I was still in major pain he referred me to an MRI as something wasn't right. The MRI shows that i had 2, 75% torn ligaments, a fracture in my ankle and I had practically snapped my growth plate in 2. (Pretty bad injury you could say) I was put in a cast for 8 weeks and after this it still wasn't healed so a moon boot for another 10 weeks. After this I still couldn't walk and I had been in major pain for 18weeks. I went for another MRI and nothing but one of the fractures to my ankle was healed and infact the 2 ligaments were now completely torn though. I was booked in for surgery which ment another 5weeks in a cast. After this and a shit load of rehab.. 2 years later my ankle is about 90% although it will never be fully healed. Big journey from when the hospital thought I was fine on day 1.

[@JayyFromJupiter]

Jenna Underhill I hurt mine and they did the same thing took xray didn't see anything so sent me off with crutches and said it was a Sprain, 6 - 8 weeks to heal. After that I try walking and at the end of everyday my foot swells up pretty bad. So I go back and get sent to new doc where I get MRI and shows 8 have stress fractures all around ankle. Most of it has healed but it's been 9 months since injury still can't walk 5min without ankle swelling up. Go to the doc and all they say is keep staying off it.

[@jadenrobinson5736]

Man i couldn’t imagine tearing it on a trampoline

[@jadenrobinson5736]

ParallelFilms Broo.. sane thing with min i’m 8 weeks in and it’s suppose to just be a strain and it’s not getting any better all though the swelling went down i still fear they didn’t correctly analyze it

[@realrosesforever3847]

@@JayyFromJupiter did it ever heal?

[@X-arncol]

Im scared now

[@valtrax550]

I sprained my ankle years ago and I still experience pains randomly

[@Sanchez._.55.]

Me to it happenes when I stand to long the I get a crazy pain

[@PratimaNavale]

Same here

[@GeloNegron]

Same here, its random asf though, doesnt last long and its once in a blue moon.

[@stephainechandler3244]

Yes goodness and you better not look at a pair of heels 🙄

[@RedRumble14]

Oh no guys, I’m coming back from a grade 2 sprain. Been a moth for me and I go back to walking. So u saying the pain is gonna be a long time with me? My ankle swollows in the night so far… and then, pain also be with me?

[@diz0973ify]

Thanks Doc I really needed to see that video, I injured my ankle running

[@mikulover8396]

I sprained my ankle 6 years ago. I never recover it from it. I have already visited an orthopedic, physical therapist, and chiropractor. Nothing has work so far. I can still run 5 miles or so, but this usually causes my ankle up toward my knee to get swollen the next day.

[@Footankle]

Get another opinion. Either a podiatrist who specializes in sports medicine or an orthopedist who specializes in the foot and ankle.

[@aspen1642]

Foot & Ankle Center of Washington Hi I hurt my ankle problem about 3 to 4 months ago and I went to a doctor and they can't find any thing wrong. I jumped up in P.E. and landed on it the same way you showed in the video. It also hurts to walk and can't run at all. It also hurts in the same place you showed in the video. Can you please help me?

[@beansrice6322]

Miku Lover wow my brother good luck. Atleast you can run. I have a pinching cringing pain shooting threw mine as i do my daily walks. It happend about 2 years ago. Ive gone to alot of doctors/ specialist 's and PT. Im sticking With CBD creams they seem to keep my ankle from getting inflamed and discolored also its sensitive to touch so this helps as well. At this point i am hopefull that ive seen worse injuries bounce back. Hope you recover bro.

[@kuruptpisa5119]

Miku Lover 6 YEARS?????😦😦😦😢😦😕😧

[@KEEVVY]

Why do you run that long distance, you know long run actually gets body older insted of short fast run which pumps the blood faster

[@johncarlo639]

I sprained my ankle when i was 15 yrs old, I'm 26 now but i still feel the pain sometimes when i play basketball with my friends.

[@Iceobelisk1]

I badly sprained my ankle my Freshman year of High school in track. My ankle went sideways and turned inwards... I still have major pain in my foot around that area.... I'm now a Junior and I'm having pain in that same area still to this day.... This happened two years ago and it still feels like how it felt when I sprained it. I quit track this year to avoid anymore pain and possibly making it worse... I'm lucky to say I didn't break my ankle at all....

[@Footankle]

+Iceobelisk1 There are a number of studies that show that even many years after an ankle injury the right rehabilitation can help. I think you need to see a podiatrist or an orthopedist who specializes in sports medicine.

[@poorvisaxena7090]

Hope you recover soon🙏

[@nemobs.]

How ya doing… 8 years later?

[@iNoPromises]

Same here man. I injured my ankle back in August of 2018. I still struggle with it on a daily basis after going through various amounts of treatments and physical therapy. Finally breaking down now and looking into possibly getting some type of surgery now. I used to be active and in the gym everyday beforehand. Ever since, I've had a mental block from the injury and terrified of dealing with the pain how it was when I very first injured it. I couldn't put any weight on it whatsoever for about the entire first month.

[@yashwanthr4140]

Very helpful! gave me confidence in restoring my ankle strength after injury. Thanks a lot!

[@Legenda20SLO]

Hey man, how did it work out for you?

[@hayleybusby2212]

I think with sprained ankles people think they are making a fuss if the seek medical help when it is "only a sprained ankle". I did the same when I did it last year...now six months down the line and still in pain. After a bit of research on the internet I am booked in to see a physiotherapist who is going to scan the ankle to see what is wrong. He said the problem with sprained ankles is people carry on as normal and don't treat it. When I did injury it I heard a crack but as I could walk (well limp) on it I thought it was ok. There was a lot of swelling and bruising but that is normal with a sprain. I was out walking my dog after a few days (very slowly!!) Now still in pain I hope I haven't left it too late.

[@brunobach1979]

How is your ankle now? I’m still having mild swelling and some pain when rolling the ankle, after 5 months…

[@ES11777]

I sprained my ankle years ago and it still appears swollen even though it doesn't hurt. Weird stuff

[@christianbroadnax2381]

E S me to it’s weird.

[@stain.29]

It’s been about 8 or 9 months since I sprained my ankle, day one of me walking again, I sprained it. Again. Then I waited 6 months, I got healed and didn’t sprain it again, but since those two sprained on the same ankle when I kinda twist my ankle or my foot, it’s crackles. Like every bone in my foot was crushed or crushing up an already crushed bag of chips. And when I checked it to see where I need to move my foot to make it do that, it was under my big toe, so whenever lower my big toe downwards it crackles and when I hold it doesn’t. I just wanted to ask if that’s normal after two on ankle sprains on the same ankle?

[@Footankle]

What you describe is not related to an ankle sprain. You really need to get this worked up by a foot and ankle specialist.

[@monstermayank]

I sprained my ankle exactly like your showed in the video, its over 8 months now and still has inflammation and While I can walk properly but the extreme ends of the range of motion of the ankle are not achievable and cause pain, like sitting in squat position or climbing high stairs. After looking at the MRI the doctor suggested my ultrasound therapy for 20 days which didn't help at all. two days back I was given an injection of what they referred to as "Depo" might by a short form of some medicine in the ankle and right now it is inflammation more than before. Can you please help me out in it as I am from India and cannot possibly visit your clinic.

[@yashz2933]

Hey, did you heal finally? if yes, what worked for you and how much time it took?

[@katahdinorbust2197]

Thank you for this rather informative video. Slipped in the snow about 2 months ago & need a stable ankle for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019. I will get that brace (had one as a teen) & will check out your site for some of those balance exercises. Thanks Doc!

[@josed1sports]

I still feel minor ankle pain can I keep training on grass or just rest

[@ocfmbeauty]

Had a high ankle eversion sprain back in November 2016. Following the initial sprain I was in a walking cast for about 3 weeks. I did PT and completed it. However it is now almost April and I have severe swelling on the posterior side of my ankle under my outer ankle bone, and near my Achilles. Any ideas what might've happened?

[@willyrodrigues4889]

Same did it heal soon?

[@thewanderer3282]

I sprained my ankle about 40 days ago and in sleep(if that's even possible). The morning after I woke up, the pain was excruciating and couldn't bear any weight at all. Saw a doctor and nothing showed in the xrays. Now after 40 days, my ankle is still swollen maybe not as much as before and the pain around the ankle from left to right is still there, I can walk but cannot run or walk down a flight of stairs normally. Please help me

[@showmeurguts2399]

Bro I have a same problem Can you help me??

[@rizaldoalonzo8386]

Same here...

[@bhavykhatri2669]

Same problem

[@skap_229]

Are you now able to get a comfortable position when sleeping?

[@TASIAawful1]

What was the outcome are you better now?

[@dogzer]

my ankle has been hurting for like 6 months, it refuses to heal... does that mean I'm a boomer now?

[@chrisadedeji4879]

How’s it now?

[@loudpaw8723]

i have sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago and the swelling down. i could walk but i cant put to much pressure my foot when skating on my board. do i need a little more days for to recover or do i have a fracture foot?. just curious

[@Footankle]

You'll need an exam and possibly x-rays to determine that.

[@amarzayagombosuren2105]

Basketball?

[@kieumeganmoyassoccermomsll4984]

My ankle hurt years ago I gotten use to it

[@KiidBow]

anyone else ankle aches when its cold or when the a/c is on. and mines cracks really loud in cold weather. it hurts but feels good at the same time

[@jessicaangey930]

My Russian parent just say drink vodka if my ankle hurts

[@babyriri01]

Sprained my very first ankle at 26 years old. Turned out to be an avulsion fracture, so was in a boot for 6 weeks, did PT, had some plantar fasciitis afterward, but that slowly went away. Feels like I never sprained it to this day. Sprained the opposite ankle a year later, they just told me to be in a boot for 2 weeks and I had a grade 2 tear in 3 ligaments. Xrays showed no fracture. Go back for another X-ray weeks later, turns out, I had an avulsion fracture, they didn’t tell me to be in a boot. 2 years later, it’s still incredibly terrible. Can’t walk for long or stand for long without soreness and stiffness. Surgeons said I dont need surgery based on my MRI, so I did my first PRP injection with regenexx a week ago. Praying this is all I need. This will be my third time doing PT on this ankle.

[@bicerdover5184]

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[@nin8185]

Hello, I am recovering from a 5th Metatarsal Fracture, I've had 6 week of NWB. Had my 2nd Xray and my Doc. told me I was good to start walking in a supportive boot like hiking boots right from NWB to FWB and would be able to play Hockey again in a month (think he was being a bit optimistic) . I obviously couldn't go straight into FWB but ive been moving along fast, 1st day used small walking boot and one crutch, 2nd day I was walking FWB in just a walking boot with a just few pins of pain behind the ankle once in a while (using a hiking boot on the good foot to balance my height). Day 3 I started going up and down stairs pain free other then in my first few walking steps in the morning. Its now day 4 I am relatively pain free other then a prick around my ankle just a couple times a day and first steps in the morning. How long should I wear the walking boot for? I was planning on doing 6 days then move to hiking boots and a ankle brace. I am doing my ABC's and circles with my ankle 3 times daily along with plenty walking fallowed by equal time rest and elevation.

[@Footankle]

In general I think your plan is very logical but this is one of those situations where there just isn't a way to give you good advice online. Go by what your doctor says but I think it is always a good idea to get a 2nd opinion. Find a good sports medicine podiatrist or orthopedist and see if they agree with your current doctor.

[@oneonly5696]

I sprained my two ankles like ugh god 15 some years ago and all I did was walk it out and even today wen I walk they hurt so how can it help me now!? Thanks

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

drugs?

[@patv4518]

i sprained my ankle 3 days ago and my ankle feels unstable but it doesnt swell. What i mean of unstable is that when i jump with two legs my right leg (injured ankle) doesnt do anything. Is there a problem or am i just scared to land hard on my injured ankle?

[@Footankle]

That would require an examination to answer. Please see a sports medicine podiatrist near you.

[@MariaAlessandraLlSilva]

I have got my ankle sprained 2 weeks ago, it still hurts and it's still swollen.

[@kushagrabehal9366]

thank you....this video is really helpful

[@JusZard]

We’ll what happened when you break you medial malleolus with a slight displacement? And it doesn’t heal but also doesn’t have pain or mobility problems i just got out the cast , then I’m in a boot now , however I’ll in bed stretching it out and seems fine should I still do the surgery if it doesn’t heal and I want to stay active im young and very active . It’s a clean break and a nice chick taken off but will it hurt my stability? Thanks so much great video

[@marvlsp71]

I have this injury (going on about a year now). I wear a brace for running and just deal with the pain afterwards. I realize I am getting older (47) and being ex army...well i just have old army bones. I refuse to stop running and working out. I take aleve and just wear my brace daily. It stays somewhat swollen all the time. I just deal with it. It is still as hell in the morning and loosens up by mid morning.

[@vasDcrak]

2 months ago I sprained my ankle in basketball, but kept playing and just toughing it out and then I rolled the ankle one more time (felt a crackin' feeling) went to the docs and had an xray done, no fractures noted. I had the xray evaluated by multiple doctor friends and for sure there wasn't any fracture.I was given a brace to wear for a month and then to take it off and start physical therapy with the affected ankle (left ankle). 2 months after the sprain I still have pain and swelling on my ankle. Do I need to see a specialist or wear the brace another month?

[@Footankle]

+Bisdak Gaming You never want to get a diagnosis over the internet, but you probably have a condition called "chronic lateral ankle instability". You can learn about this condition on this page: www.footankle.com/ankle-conditions/unstable-ankles/ You can find some initial treatments there but I highly recommend seeing a podiatrist near you who specializes in sports medicine. Good luck!

[@zackhadley9433]

I sprained my ankle a few months back (about 3) from going to block a pass in soccer by stretching out my foot. Before it locked the ball hit it and pushed my ankle out away from me. I could put no weight on it for about a half hour then walked home. Played ok it after a week of resting and foot went mainly numb on the top and swelled but could still play competitively. Finally got an opinion and doc said sprain. Got an X-ray and they say those look good but doc wants surgery but an MRI to be sure. I can run but it’s annoying with some pain and swelling after. I’m assuming no fracture based on xrays. I have not worn a brace or anything and managed to play on it regardless. Physical therapy hurt it worse. What could this be?

[@xumf]

yo this just happened to me it’s been a week and it seems to get worse

[@mayasrm]

@@xumf how are you holding up bro same for me

[@tenancingogarcia]

ankle brace work's pretty good thank you

[@Mandivargas_]

I sprained mine a few months ago... it hurts everyday... only time it doesn’t is when I wear a shoe

[@alexisharrison8070]

I sprained my ankle in April and it still hurts and a brace didn't help and physical therapy didn't help what do I do ?

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information. Let me know if the answer is not here. www.footankle.com/ankle-conditions/unstable-ankles/ I highly recommend that you visit a good sports medicine oriented podiatrist in your area. Keep in mind that not every physical therapist is up to date on current best treatments for ankle rehab. If you are not getting better there is always a reason. Get a 2nd opinion on your treatment. Where are you located? I might have a name of a good sports podiatrist in your area.

[@RobertosLife]

No pain from an ankle sprain but I have a large Mass right at my ankle bone what is that

[@Footankle]

No way to know without an exam. You should see a foot doctor

[@18wtfomg18]

Wow, i have been looking for this exact thing. sometimes can be really hard finding the correct medical term. thanks!

[@dakshalagarwal8942]

Please help me i am 18 and sprained my leg 1 yr ago and it still hurts can wearing brace actually heal it because when i wear it , it starts paining a bit and after removing it , pain gets even bad , it is a plastic specially made brace , please tell me is it good to wear it

[@BtwinUnW]

Try Herbal Ayurwedic medicine or try Acupuncture.

[@mrssadieadler4874]

I hurt my ankle few years from falling down stairs but didn’t get it looked the drs said I chipped the ankle bone as it showed up on the X-ray a couple of months bk but still got pain when walking and doing circle monements an still swells up aswell

[@done675]

i sparing my ankle for like 6 minuts now its still hurt

[@leothehustler]

I lost a little bit of speed and jumping abilty,it hurts a little bit after 2,3 hours of playing basketball,is that normal,is it just weak,should i do exercises or rest,i sprained my ankle 2 months ago and i only streched my ligaments,what do you say doc

[@rajvo7406]

50% have persistent instability? That's terrifying

[@jazmynhernandez6875]

sprained my ankle 3 months ago, i went to the doctors 9 days after it had happened because i thought it was just going to heal on its own within a couple days. I got an x-ray, the x-ray showed just an old fracture that had happened years ago on the same ankle which is weird because i really don’t remember fracturing it before. I got an mri to see if it could have been something with my ligaments. The mri showed the same thing as the xray did. They sent me to the children’s hospital near me which really was no help, they just gave me a self pace pe note which my pe teacher still makes me do pe normally which is bs. My ankle still hurts the same and it hasn’t improved what so ever, if anything i feel as if it’s getting worse. I can walk on it fine with no excruciating pain but it hurts to do pretty much any thing else. It is always swollen and gets more and more swollen the more and more i walk and as the day goes on. I’m thinking i should go back to the doctors but i feel like they will say the same thing they said every other visit and not take me seriously. Any one know what could possibly be going on with me bc i have no clue lol these doctors are no help

[@Footankle]

Get a second opinion from a foot and ankle doctor who specializes in sports medicine

[@Jay-pm5ql]

i got sprained a month ago i thought im all healed up now after playing basketball now im back here searching for yt videos

[@RedRumble14]

So how is it been going for u? Can u do sports? And does your ankle swallow in the night? Cuz after my sprain 1 month ago i see swelling every evening, even tho I don’t load the leg even. What helped you with recovery man?

[@NotoriousNUGS]

I've sprained my ankle a bunch of times but this last one was the worst, I was jumping off a knee high ledge when I rolled it skateboarding and it dislocated but popped back in place. I didn't rush to the hospital right away but after 2 months it still wasn't getting better so I went to the doctors and did xrays and MRI and it showed no breaks but they told me I had some torn ligaments and a bone bruise. I went through 6 weeks of physical therapy and that didn't do much to help. Here I am 6 months later and it still is sore as hell and doesn't seem to be getting any better, but unlike most people when they roll it and it hurts on the outside of the ankle my pain is on the inside of the ankle, I've lost range of motion and when I try to bend down into that further range of motion is when I feel pain like it's a tendon or ligament that is super tight or torn im not sure. Feels like it will never be the same :(

[@ElijahXMedia]

Same mines In the inside too. I’m scared it won’t get better. It’s been over a year now

[@babyriri01]

Sounds like u sprained your deltoid ligament. Those take a long time to heal. Up to a year. Keep doing PT and if it’s not better after a year, get another MRI and visit the doctor. Look into PRP and stem cell injections if surgery is not required. I see this was posted 4 years ago though. Hope you’re doing better.

[@MrRich777]

@@ElijahXMedia did it eventually heal?

[@realrosesforever3847]

I sprained my ankle 9 weeks ago, bad sprain. On day five went to the doctor, they took x rays and said no breaks but bad sprain and gave me a brace to wrap on my foot wearing it under my shoes for five weeks. Went back, swelling went down lots of the pain left but on going down steps still discomfort. Doc took more x rays and told me I didn't have to wear brace and put me in therapy for six-eight weeks for twice a week I go. Ankle got better but sometimes swells when I do lots of activities and is sore in the back and sides - is this normal? The therapist says I need balance exercise which we do and that it will get better. I have about three more weeks of therapy. I just don't know why it still swells up after a busy day. How long before it gets back to normal. I also have arthritis in my ankle. Thanks for any opinions on this.

[@MeganRoseanne]

Did it get any better?

[@Iloveallfourseasons]

I sprained my ankle in the most dumbest way I was skipping and tripped on my friends foot and I got a massage it was healed within a week or two after that and it’s almost been a year now and now it’s randomly having these moments where it just starts hurtingAnd I am a dancer and it doesn’t hurt that bad but I don’t want to kind of tell my parents because then I would have to go to the doctors and most likely get some sort of thing on my foot and probably not gonna be able to do dance for a few weeks I love dancing too much to sacrifice myself to not go for a few weeks

[@Footankle]

I understand, but here is the problem with that plan. If the injury is not treated correctly now, it can lead to much worse problems later on. This could put you in a situation where you must stop dancing for a much longer time later on. I see this all the time - people not willing to give up a few weeks of their activity to let an injury heal and then having to take off months later on. Please get it checked out.

[@JazminZenteno1]

i sprained my ankle but now my other foot is hurting because of all the weight I put on it. any tips?

[@Footankle]

+Jazmin Zenteno Be sure to wear a stable shoe and a good arch support on the other foot. This arch support has excellent support and a good arch: www.ourdoctorstore.com/footankle/prolab-p3-podiatrist-designed-orthotics-full-length/. Avoid going barefoot for the next few weeks.

[@ronparada]

I sprained my ankle close to a year ago as far as I know it has healed but when I turn it a certain way to check if it healed completely I can still feel pain around the ball of the ankle . I didn't wear a brace or see a doctor and I was exercising days and weeks afterwards . I twisted my ankle walking I could barely walk for a couple days and it was swollen . I hope I didn't cause any permanent damage to it . I just bought an ankle bracelet today and I am looking at some videos for rehabilitation I hope that maybe that ca. Help heal what didn't heal properly or whatever is still causing the pain . Thank you .

[@conraddavies4701]

This is my sister said "mY still is brusied WHAT THE HECK

[@investfoxy]

I once sprained my ankle 5 years ago, the first it was swollen but it was fully recovered within 2 weeks and I was able to do all kind of spots. But now after 5 years later I have again sprained my ankle and it's been more than 2 months and I still feels inflammation and difficulty to have full range of motion tho I am able to walk normal but I can't twist it like I was able to do it earlier. I don't know if it's permanent or will take time for complete recovery.

[@eslamkhedr2388]

The same here that's my second time but different leg the first healed quickly though it was more severe been 2 months still can't twisted but walk normally how is your leg now

[@brunobach1979]

How’s your ankle now?

[@reidb9422]

Back in like February I rolled my left ankle really hard and could hardly walk on it. The next couple days it still hurt to walk on but not as as bad. Since then it was fine until did something to it again playing basketball back in June. I was jumping up pretty high for the ball and when I landed I came down on my left foot first and then it just buckled when I hit the ground really hard. I when this happened I also heard a crunch sound. I had to sit out for like 5-10 mins and then I finished the game. Idek how I did. But later that night it really started hurting. So much so I woke up in my sleep because my ankle was on fire the way it was resting. I could hardly move it. And it was sore for a while. Since then I feel like my left ankle has been weakened. I notice that it rolls much more easily now I feel. It's not really a problem for me but I'm just wondering is this what's wrong with my ankle then? Thanks

[@Footankle]

This is a problem that requires a full examination by a foot and ankle sports medicine specialist. Please find a specialist near you and make an appointment.

[@vph1004]

I fractured my ankle (lateral malleolus) last July. It did not require a surgery because the ankle bones were in alignment, and it healed well. I would already jog after about three months. By December my ankle was completely fine. Or so I thought. Last January I made a couple interval sprinting sessions and since then my ankle has been a mess. I cannot walk with it long distances and it always feels stiff and weak. It feels like something is wrong with my ankle, I just feel and sense it. I had an MRI in the late February and it revealed that I had a tear in Syndesmosis and Medial ligaments. And I had a partial split tear in my peroneal brevis tendon. My ortho thinks that it should not require a surgery though. Do you think I caused more damage to my ankle in January when I made those interval sprinting sessions? I have tried to rehab my ankle lately with many kinds of different programs, but my ankle just gets aggravated. Rest improves things somewhat, but once I start to walk and rehab more the stiffness, mild pain and feeling of "something not being right" in my ankle instantly returns. I'm getting a bit desperate with this situation. What should I do?

[@Habib_captain_sami]

how is your ankle now?

[@babyriri01]

Get a second opinion, even third. If they all say no surgery, try PRP or stem cell injections.

[@ahmadsajid9793]

I sprained my ankle 14 months ago, I can walk, I can run now, but I can’t move my ankle sideways it’s hurts a lot, so it’s hard to play soccer, would it ever heal ?

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@shelbymadison2288]

i sprained my ankle a few months ago and it still gives me pain. should i go to the doctors ?

[@Footankle]

+Shelby Madison Absolutely. Find a sports medicine podiatrist in your area.

[@shelbymadison2288]

Foot & Ankle Center of Washington​ thank you

[@ChocolateApricots]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@zimtheinvaderofficial]

i just want to skateboard but it still hurts

[@alokbakshi9908]

Hello Doctor Huppin, I sprained my ankle 3 months ago but it's still painful. There's no swelling and I can walk without problems if I use Adidas ultra boost shoes but if i wear any other shoes, it pains and I can't run anymore! Any advise would be deeply appreciated.

[@Footankle]

+Alok Bakshi There are a number of potential causes of this continued pain but the most common is a condition called chronic lateral ankle instability. This happens to about half of patients who suffer an ankle sprain. This is really something that should be evaluated and treated by an expert. I recommend finding a podiatrist in your area with expertise in sports medicine. In the meantime you can find detailed information on this problem including home treatment hints here: www.footankle.com/ankle-conditions/unstable-ankles/

[@alokbakshi9908]

Foot & Ankle Center of Washington I went to the best doctor in this city, he says I have a condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

[@Footankle]

+Alok Bakshi Erlers-Danlos can certainly make it harder to heal from an ankle sprain as you would not have normal production of collagen. This can lead to weak joints. The ankle sprain is still treatable in the same way, but it will take longer to heal and you would likely need to wear an ankle brace for a longer time - up to 6 months after the injury. Also, if this is the first you have heard of this diagnosis, I would certainly recommend a second opinion.

[@marcusson1983]

It's been almost four months now... Fook

[@Legenda20SLO]

Man what is this shit? I'm in a similar situation, 6 weeks off and can't go to work because of this. Did you try wearing an ankle brace for a couple weeks? I'm trying this out now, I just bought it last week as I figure out there's nothing else I can do. I tried lifting myself on toes, standing on one leg and it made things even worse the next day. The thing that causes me the most pain is walking down the stairs.

[@jusstracyy5908]

Everyone’s putting there story’s on here so I’m going to idk what I did to my ankle about 2-3 yrs ago or something like that on the back of my friends low bike thing turned I feel of as I fell ankle twisted maybe rolled idk and to this day gives way on my time to time do when it does that I almost fall over and when I did it I couldn’t walk on it coz it hurt so bad yea kool 👍🏽👍🏽

[@elizagal7451]

Well that’s more helpful and optimistic than I’ve gotten in two years. Three podiatrist’s , no healing. I’ll check your website. Thank you

[@diannahannah4194]

I completely ruptured my atfl in my left ankle on April 4th this year. My podiatrist put me in a walking boot for 4 weeks and then an ankle brace until now. I am a hospital nurse who works 12-hour shifts 3 times a week and I just returned to work last week. I'm 50 and my dr told me my atfl, at my age, will not grow back. Why would I not choose surgery to fix the ligament if I have a 20% chance of reinjury? I don't want to wear the brace the rest of my life. I am doing PT for the next 6 weeks but if a ligament is missing, why would I not want to fix that? I don't want to be older and regret not taking care of that. I am still having pain but am told this injury takes a long time to heal.

[@smileinurhand]

Little hope in your words. Can I have the web address? Pls.

[@Footankle]

The page below reviews the current best treatments for ankle pain and instability following an ankle sprain. This pain can last anywhere from weeks to years if not treated appropriately. www.footankle.com/ankle-conditions/unstable-ankles/

[@KEEVVY]

I sprained mine 1week first day from first second I hold it in cold water for a few hours, didn’t have ice, second day afther 14hours had to walk, I was in my grandma vilige & had to help her gather the grapes & most time doing this I stood on a small chair, rested when I got home, 4th day I had to return to the city took a bus, and 3 days in a row had a 20min walk to my job as slow & carefull as posible but every time I returned from job the foot will be a bit swollen again in the ankle area it’s that normal it doesen’t seem to hurt, but I think I kind of got scared to walk normal, it’s still a bit purpule along the foot but under the ankle area, also it’s kind of hard to flex it left & right like I can do with my left one, hope it’s alright haven’t sprained my ankle from several years ago to bad I was way younger that time & didn’t realise you should rest afther, but 2 years ago I was still able to jump from down the floor directly on the table like when I was little, now that I have 2 days off hope I can rest & recover

[@mattguest6836]

I have rolled my right ankle probably about 25 times and my left only a few times, my right ankle gives me pain quite regularly, I have been to the hospital just a few times but all they do is x-ray it and send me home in a bandage. I remember the very first time I did it, I was about 7 years old and I jumped off some stairs from about the 5th one up, I landed heavily and rolled my right ankle, I was in unimaginable pain and for a 7-year-old, it was not nice, they x rayed it and put it in a bandage, since then it has not been the same, I loved playing football but had to give it up quite early as I kept twisting my ankle, especially without any strapping on it, now I'm feeling the consequences of playing a sport I loved when rolling my ankles was not a rare occasion, to say the least. ;(

[@zanixinaz]

I sprained my ankle but my ankle doesn’t hurt anymore it’s my foot that hurts when I run for long period of times and I sometimes feel a lump under my foot that eventually goes away?

[@deniselcpez]

Ok so I don’t know what I have but my ankles and knees hurt during and after I run. I do HS track and every time I feel like my knees are doing all the work. I try using my leg muscles but then my ankles hurt. When we stretch we do pointer toes and flexed feet. You know that feeling where you point you’re toe and it’s about to crack? Yea it begins to hurt right when I point it and just put weight on it which I think causes my knees to feel like fragile glass or sum. What could it be??

[@junekafaltiya4514]

I have a minor hairline fracture and ligament damaged, about a month ago as I was in cast for about 4weeks, I didn't moved for bout 1 week of cast but after that I slowly started(in the cast itself) but still not so much just little little, after 3 weeks pr so I was moving more and it was not paning much( in the cast) I also told to doc he said u can move slowly, got my cast removed a few days ago, my swelling is almost desolved, only a little left I dont feel much pain but I still do, I have problem and pain moving my ankle at curtain postures but I try angle rotating exercises to make it comfortable in moments in bed itself, it do not pain that much but I am still not able to move long distance or dance or exercise it feels little heavy and painful to do so and at the end of the day, after walking I feel pain, am i going to heal?

[@TASIAawful1]

I had very bad ankle strain I rolled my ankle on a tree root whilst power walking my whole foot blew up it’s been nearly a month now and all the black and blue bruising has gone however my ankle is still a bit swollen I’m wearing an ankle brace on it at the moment but still hurts to walk down stairs and certain positions hurt. I’m older at 60 and wondering will I ever be able to get back to my active life 😢

[@silentstar1776]

His my ankle on the ground and it hurt like crazy for a week. Still hurts after 2 months but like, it doesnt get in my way of daily activities so I guess its fine?

[@winnifoster8557]

I sprained my ankle now pain is reduced after 3 months but there is persistent pitting edema in feet which aggravates after prolonged standing or walking.

[@kellybirdwell4114]

I hurt my ankle Maybe 5 or 6 years ago It was raining had flip flops on and I slipped and it felt like my toe touched the back of my leg it toke a few seconds to get feeling back in my foot witch was a bad sprain but not all the time off an on I'll get this bad pain feels almost like a charley horse when I'm up doing daily activities or even setting down for me to release my pain I lay down and then I'm ok the pain feel like it's on top on my ankle the pain is just awful again it comes and goes it's not all the time but when it flames up it's painful.

[@mikes839]

How about glass cutting my ankle and hit my artery.Had emergency surgery ..It healed now standing too long after 3 hours..Foot starts to hurt at work.its painful ..Is it from the injury?

[@elizabelle1425]

My ankle been hurting for 2 years it started in 6th grade but it happened tom to time now I’m in 8th and it hurts everyday after a few steps and I don’t know what to do but it hurts around my ankle and a bit lower but I never really truly hurt my ankle in an activity what do I do

[@sakshibansal6231]

Hey .. I had an ankle sprain 1 month back . Unable to do plantar flexion.. what should I do now

[@ReponMiah01]

After surjary my ankle join swell and swell what can i do

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@michelleongoro5495]

I sprained my ankle back in 2008,but last year ended up breaking my ankle and needed surgery

[@yolanda5756]

Sprained my ankle 3 years ago! Only hurt for about a week. About a year ago it began to hurt!!!! Now I can hardly walk. My doctor still has not put a brace or anything on my ankle, just therapy which made it hurt even worse!!! Since I began going to the dr, it now hurts 24/7. Time for a new dr.

[@LEARNER-r6k]

My ankle was twisted 1 month ago. And I haven't visited doctor yet. I don't feel pain while walk but when I move my ankle in a different way then it hurts badly.. What can I do???

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@LEARNER-r6k]

@@Footankle ok

[@Sprinkleunicorn]

I sprained my ankle back in June I fell off a step on my porch and my ankle still hurts but it's not on the out side (even when sprained the main pain was on the inner side) I sprained my right ankle and the pain is on the left side I've been to an orthopedic (I think that's what it's called) and I finished every visit and X-rays and they said my ankle was fine but it still hurts I work on my feet and had to ask to have my hours cut from 4 10 hour shifts to 6 5 hour shifts and the only thing that did was cut my pay checks

[@Footankle]

It's time for a 2nd opinion. Try to find a podiatrist or orthopedist that specializes in sports medicine.

[@roudyhornet3214]

I sprained my ankle skating like 2 months ago and Ive tried to let it heal and I skated on it like 2 weeks after I hurt it again off something really simple and it felt like needles up my shin and on my ankle. Now it’s just swollen still, doesn’t hurt at all unless I turn it the way I sprained it a little bit, the pain isn’t bad tho but anyone know anything? I would loce for someone to help me out thanks so much.

[@Footankle]

You should have it checked out by a sports medicine podiatrist.

[@MrPrettylady32]

Hi. Yes you should. there are probably more to your sprain than just a sprain.

[@christinerkleman136]

I fractured my ankle in May and its August and still hurts

[@vapor_3421]

I hurt my ankle months ago and my job require me to do a lot of walking and putting pressure in my ankle should I call out and take a couple months off? Or should I try and work it out with going in each time

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@vapor_3421]

@@Footankle I’ve taken off work to help it recover because my doctor recommended it and looking to get a MRI of my ankle soon but insurance keeps denying it

[@FreeAimDog]

what about the toe next to the big toe? i pulled it back by accident and felt a sharp pain. went to the doctors they said afew things were torn and its a sprain. 5 months later its still sensitive and irritated

[@wendyblue5996]

How is it going now ? Is it still not heal yet ? Because i also did sprain my toe 😞

[@schizo8393]

Any skater here ?

[@kimjong-un2587]

Can anyone tell me some tips for my ankle sprained it a few months ago and acts up

[@kchen4896]

Please Doctor I need help. I am on the JV basketball team for my high school and I was forced to end my season early because I kept having pain after every practice in both my ankles. I sprained my right ankle about 6 months ago and my left ankle 4 and a half months ago, I believe they were both grade 2 sprains. For some reason none of my ankles have properly healed yet. Do you think with proper rehab I will be able to recover from this injury? I’m trying to make the Varsity next year. I’m scared that my ankles will always be in pain and I will get arthritis.

[@blazyslazy210]

i once broke my ankle from jumping from 14 feet sideways it was fuicking poping it took 1 month to heal

[@Cgh432]

My bad sprain turned into a fracture where the tendon tore a piece of my fibula bone off where it attached I'm 11 weeks and still doing rehab and wearing a brace but it is feeling a little better .

[@andresalbornoz1935]

Where do I find the exercices on the webpage, do you have a link?

[@henriettahenson]

i have refered pain in my ankle from knee injury ...it feels sprained in the area you decribed in video though it was nver sprained..have you heard of "sinus tarsi syndrome"

[@sergio.cruz69]

after soccer season 4 months later it still hurts

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@grownew1213]

How do I keep this from happening

[@Footankle]

The page below reviews the current best treatments for ankle pain and instability following an ankle sprain. This pain can last anywhere from weeks to years if not treated appropriately. www.footankle.com/ankle-conditions/unstable-ankles/

[@JustmyideaInna22499]

I sprained my ankle before 3 years, second time was before 8 months, the third was before 2 weeks and the last today, people ask me if I feel pain, but I have got used to it :(

[@CrazieFrogz]

Thank you. My pcp did all kinds of xrays & found nothing. I hurt my foot so bad back when i was 17 & wasn't taken to er until that next day They had to reset my foot & nothing been the same since. I was in cask for longer then 3 months & no physical therapy. In bad situation then.. But i need to get my ankle pain under control it is effecting my excerises routine & not helping loose weight that i need. Bring this up to my pcp & see a specialist now. Thank you

[@Footankle]

You should see a foot and ankle specialist for an opinion and treatment plan

[@bettysmith4527]

I recently went to see ortho and I was dx with a third degree ankle sprain. He has put me in a boot for 4 weeks without any active movement or rehab, isn't that going to make things worse??

[@lr2ldn]

I sprained my ankle over a year ago and it's STILL swollen and hurts. I haven't gone to the doctor. I just haven't had time.

[@snuggumzz]

We’re in the same boat the doctor didn’t help mine started to cause my veins to look blue because of the swollen ankle but there’s no clots I think he has a great point with the ankle brace and balancing

[@uchiha15cosplay65]

I sprain my left ankle 5 to 6 mouths ago and it still hurt and swell up what do you think is wrong and my ankle I heard it pop and it keep happening win I walk wrong ,run ,speed walk ,and the stuff in pe class and it swell up and start to hurt like no tomorrow

[@Footankle]

+Devilian Uchiha There is no way to diagnose it without an examination, but the condition I discuss in the video is a common reason for pain months after an ankle injury. You should see a sports medicine oriented podiatrist in your area.

[@octaviajonesmedina5730]

I have pain in the inside it still hurts most times I sprain my ankle back in 2015.

[@IvanC987]

I never recall twisting or hurting my ankle one day I just got a sharp pain where I couldn’t even walk I walk 10 miles a day and every step is painful I’ve tried stretches and balancing and the pain came back and I just wish I could have my ankle back to normal to get through work everyday.... any more advice? Please...

[@Footankle]

Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.