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Bengaluru: Ankle sprains usually occur while walking, running or playing games. This happens on ligaments. Ligaments are muscles that connect bones. Sprains occur when these ligaments are overstretched or partially torn. There are many reasons for leg sprain. For example, suddenly twisting the leg or turning it in the wrong direction puts excessive pressure on the ligament, falling, lifting a heavy object or running fast can also cause sprain. This is more likely to happen in sports like football, cricket, basketball. Is. If your leg gets sprained due to any reason, then the pain of sprain can be reduced by adopting some home remedies immediately.
Use of ice pack:
on the painful area immediately after a sprain ice bar It should be applied and kept on the painful area for 15-20 minutes. This will not only reduce the swelling but will also provide relief from pain: Immediately after spraining the leg, applying an ice pack on that area will provide immediate relief from pain.
Bathing with hot water:
It is beneficial to take bath with warm water after using ice pack. Or hot water can be heated. Dip a towel in hot water and place it on the painful area for 10-15 minutes and warm it to increase blood circulation, this will provide relief from pain and swelling.
Turmeric and Ginger Paste:
one teaspoon turmeric And make a paste by mixing half a spoon of ginger powder with some water and apply this paste on the sprained area and massage it with light hands. Leave this paste for 20-30 minutes and then wash. Both turmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in reducing swelling and pain.
Epsom Salt:
Mix 2-3 teaspoons of Epsom salt in a bucket of lukewarm water and soak the painful foot in this water for 15-20 minutes. Epsom salt contains magnesium. It relaxes the muscles and reduces inflammation. Applying Epsom salt is also a good option to get instant relief from foot sprains.