What are some things i can do to heal a sprained ankle?

RICE: Rice protocol is a well known approach in medicine - rest, icing, compression, and elevation. It works well in the acute phase. After the pain has abated, you can start walking, using ankle support to prevent reinjury. Sometimes, using a good stiff sole, full shoe may suffice as it provides stability enough for walking and some exercises that you want to do to help your range of motion.

R.I.C.E., NSAIDS x1w: A sprained ankle refers to a low ankle sprain, different than a high ankle sprain. Low sprain occurs when the foot rolls in and there is pain/swelling over the top/outside of the foot and ankle. First line treatment involves rest, ice, and elevation for 48 hrs. Goal is to control the swelling and prevent stiffness. A week of nsaids (motrin 600mg PO 3x/day) helps with swelling and pain. Last 2-4w.

Treatment: There are a number of things to do, including: rest, ice, elevation, cross training when the pain gets better, and most importantly physical therapy. A foot and ankle surgeon can guide you on this.