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Ankle Pain

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Lotsofpain
Lotsofpain

I have ankle pain and would like to bandage my ankle or fit a tubigrip but my back is too stiff and I cannot reach - any ideas

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 Lotsofpain

    Posted

    Try a anti inflammatory OTC meds, heat application to your back while laying flat on your back with knees propped up. rest for a hour .

    Do you know what's causing the back pain? and ankle pain. once back pain is managed try a ankle sleeve made of elastic easy slip on off or velcro wrap. treat swelling with ice . also OTC pain patch can also help relieve pain .Resting and keeping ankle up will help reduce swelling. if pain continues call a doctor.

  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain

    Posted

    thats helpful but what i ned is some short term way of getting a support on my ankle when i canot reach it easily

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