How long it takes to return to normal walking after a foot sprain depends on the extent of the sprain, which usually takes a few days to eight weeks. Sprain is divided into mild sprain, moderate sprain and severe sprain, if it is a mild sprain, you can basically recover on your own after a few days; if it is a moderate sprain, the recovery time takes about three weeks; if it is a severe sprain, there is a fracture or ligament rupture, you need to brake, and you can generally resume normal walking in about eight weeks. 1, mild sprain: pain can appear at the sprained part, swelling may be light, but there are pressure points, and the pain can be aggravated when moving the ankle. First of all, try to avoid activities in the foot, after the injury can be iced, can play a role in reducing swelling and pain, you can also use drugs to help recovery, such as Yunnan Baiyao, general rest for a few days can be self-relieved; 2, moderate sprain: the sprained part of the pain is more intense, swelling is serious, and even subcutaneous bruising or minor dislocation, unable to walk. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of a doctor to deal with the trauma first, and then wear ankle brace and other treatment, the recovery process generally takes about three weeks; 3, severe sprain: the sprained part of the pain is more serious, the pain is unbearable when stationary, there will be fractures or ligament rupture. It is recommended that timely first aid, avoid moving the patient’s foot at will, after X-ray and other examinations to confirm the fracture site, timely treatment such as plaster fixation, it generally takes about eight weeks to resume normal walking. Generally speaking, after a foot sprain, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in a timely manner and avoid disposing of the foot at home, and do not move it on the ground too early to avoid the expansion of the damaged area and the displacement of the fracture end.