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These Natural Remedies Help To Treat Sprained Ankles
Sprained your ankles and unable to walk? Listed here are certain amazing natural remedies that help to cure sprained ankles quickly.
Sprained ankles are painful, and when it is severe it restricts your movement as well. Sprained ankles are caused when the muscles get overstretched and the joints get twisted. This condition is common among sportspersons. However, one can also sprain one's ankles following a fall.
How can we get rid of sprained ankles and how can we cure them? If you have been a victim of sprained ankles then you might have checked out several medications and treatment options available. But of all, natural remedies have been found as one of the best treatment options. You could also check how intermittent icing helps in relieving sprains.
You might have popped in painkillers to get rid of the pain instantly, but popping in painkillers every time to get rid of the pain is not healthy. This can cause a lot of side effects. So the best part about natural remedies is that the ingredients are easily available and the chances of side effects are almost nil.
Listed here are a few of the best natural remedies that help in getting rid of sprained ankles quickly. Take a look.
Turmeric:
Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps in relaxing the muscles and the nerves. Take about two tablespoons of turmeric powder, one tablespoon of lime juice and then add a bit of warm water and mix it well. Apply this paste around the sprained ankle and then using a bandage wrap it. Leave it overnight. Do this for about 3-4 days; it helps ease the pain.
Ice:
The moment you sprain your ankle, take a few ice cubes and then apply them on the affected area. This helps in reducing the swelling as well as the pain. Keep doing this after every 1-2 hours; this helps in reducing the pain considerably.
Epsom Salt:
Magnesium sulfate, that is present in Epsom salt helps in providing a soothing effect to the sprained muscles and nerves. All that one needs to do is pour half a cup of Epsom salt in a bucket containing warm water. Soak your sprained ankle in the Epsom salt water for about 15 minutes. This helps in providing quick relief.
Garlic:
Garlic is yet another natural remedy for sprained ankles. It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Take a few garlic cloves, crush them, squeeze the juice, mix it along with a teaspoon of warm coconut oil and then apply it over the affected area. Keep it for about 30 minutes and then rinse it using warm water. Do this 2-3 times a day. It helps.
Onion:
Onion is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in reducing the swelling, pain and inflammation. Chop a few onions, take a cloth and wrap the onion pieces in it and then place this pack on the sprained ankle and keep pressing it for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe vera is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Just take a piece of aloe vera, cut it open and then apply the gel to the affected ankle. Or you can take a gauge, soak it in aloe vera gel and then place it on the affected area until it gets dry. It provides a cooling effect and reduces the inflammation.
Castor Oil:
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid which is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Dip a clean cotton cloth in castor oil and place this on the affected area. Wrap the area around with a plastic and keep it in an elevated position for about 15 minutes. Remove the wrap and the cloth and rub the oil that is left. Do this 2-3 times a day.
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