Joints are the most important joints in our lives and the ones that carry the most weight on the body, so the chances of injury are much greater than other joints. One of the most common is ankle sprains! What are the common causes of ankle sprains? In addition to sprains caused by improper walking, there are also laxity of the ligaments around the joint caused by the individual’s physique, external forces, and people who like to play sports can damage the ligaments around the ankle joint and induce this disease! What ligaments are easily injured by ankle sprains? Due to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the ankle joint, the injury site is often on the lateral side of the ankle joint due to inversion of the joint (except for violent trauma), so the injury often affects the anterior talofibular ligament and the heel-fibular ligament, and even causes the corresponding fracture around it. What are the common symptoms of ankle sprains? After an ankle sprain, pain and swelling will quickly appear at the injured area, followed by subcutaneous bleeding and petechiae, and in severe cases, painful and unbearable walking. When the ankle sprain is not convenient to seek medical attention in time, how should we deal with ourselves? 1. Remember not to press and rub the injured part in the first place, so as not to accelerate the bleeding of the injured part. 2, ice: after the sprain, it is recommended that the first use of ice bags cold compress, if there is no ice bag, you can buy cold mineral water or ice cream in the nearby stores, through the clothing paste in the injured part of 10-15 minutes, 2-3 hours cold compress once, can reduce blood seepage. 3, if the injury 24 hours after the method of hot compress can be used to improve local blood circulation, which helps the absorption of exudate. 4.If the injury is serious, after applying cold compress, you can simply apply pressure bandage and seek medical attention in time. How to prevent ankle sprain? 1.Warm up well before exercise, avoid strenuous and violent exercise and ligament fatigue. 2, choose the right sports equipment, such as high-top shoes with soft soles, elastic bandages, etc., and do a good job of joint protection.