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I just sprained my ankle (feels like grade 1) a few hours ago and need to sit thru a 3 hour easter mass. i am also going skiing in 4 days so want to speed up recovery. what should i do? thinking to maybe skip mass!

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Dr. Amy Degirolamo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Rest, ice, elevate: Rest, ice and elevate and see how it goes.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Sprain treatment: Several things you can do. Most importantly is ice and elevate. Energy healing with Reiki or therapeutic touch could help. Acupuncture is also a great choice. NSAIDS for swelling and inflammation and things like arnica, bromelin, chrondroitin sulfate also help with inflammation and healing.

Answered 4/4/2015

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