My ankle suddenly hurts as if it was sprained

Sometimes a person's body will experience sudden changes. For example, you may be walking just fine and suddenly feel pain in your ankle. There is no sprain or abrasion, but this phenomenon occurs inexplicably. In fact, sudden ankle pain is not accidental, there must be a reason for it. Most people suffer from poor blood circulation in the feet, but there may be other factors as well.

Causes of Ankle Pain

Sore hands and feet are caused by insufficient Qi and blood or poor blood circulation (blockage), which will cause numbness and swelling. When the Qi is insufficient or the driving force is weak, it will cause numbness and soreness; when it is blocked or not smooth, it will cause pain. If the circulation is blocked, there will be pain; if the circulation is unobstructed, there will be no pain. Some people with cervical spondylosis or lumbar spondylosis may also experience this symptom. Numbness, swelling and pain caused by compression of blood vessels or nerves, dura mater, medullary canal, etc.

Diet therapy

First, daily life care:

Live a regular life and ensure adequate sleep.

Avoid living in humid environments and keep warm.

It is best to stretch your muscles before going to bed and when you wake up.

Add or remove clothes at any time, don't seek coolness in summer, and drink a bowl of ginger and jujube soup before going to bed in cold seasons.

Second, dietary conditioning:

The diet is mainly composed of foods rich in protein, vitamin D and trace elements zinc, iodine and phosphorus. Adequate protein can enhance the body's emergency response capabilities, and the continuous supplementation of vitamin D and trace elements can promote the metabolism of bone tissue and help absorb local inflammation of the joints.

Eat calcium-rich foods regularly, such as beans, soy products, yogurt, dried shrimps, ribs, eggs, etc.

If accompanied by anemia, you should pay attention to supplementing iron and vitamin B in your diet, such as liver, bone soup, spinach, tomato, purse, shepherd's purse, amaranth, etc.

Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, stimulating foods, as well as foods that are too salty or too sweet.

Here are some simple and easy-to-use dietary supplementary therapies based on the physical condition and symptoms of patients with joint pain:

Ginger and Jujube Porridge: 6 grams of ginger, 10 jujubes, 100 grams of rice, wash and put them into a pot together, add water and cook into porridge. It is suitable for those who suffer from severe joint pain which is relieved by warmth.

Job's tears porridge: 60 grams of Job's tears and 200 grams of rice, wash and put them into a pot together, add water and cook into porridge. Suitable for people with joint pain, numbness, heaviness, and difficulty flexing and extending joints.

Red Dates and Longan Porridge: 10 grams of red dates, 20 grams of longan, and 200 grams of rice. Wash the red dates, shell the longans, rinse the rice and put them into the pot. Add appropriate amount of water and cook over medium heat until the red dates and longans are cooked and the porridge is ready to eat. Take twice a day. It is suitable for those who have been ill for a long time and suffer from fatigue, sore waist and weak legs, and sallow complexion.

Third, exercise conditioning:

In addition to walking, jogging, and Tai Chi, you can do waist and leg exercises, which have the effect of promoting blood circulation, strengthening bones, and preventing and treating joint pain. Here’s how to do it:

Back depression: Stand with your hands on your hips and tilt your head and chest back as far as possible.

Chest expansion: Stand with both elbows bent, upper limbs at shoulder level in front of chest, chest up, and upper limbs stretched backward with force, elbows still bent. Bending over: Stand, bend over, let your upper limbs hang naturally, try to touch your toes with your hands, or cross your hands with your palms facing down and touch the ground.

Turn: Stand with your hands on your hips and rotate your upper body left and right.

Leg raising: Lie supinely with both lower limbs straight. Lift the healthy limb first, then the affected limb. After lifting, stay in the air for a while, then put it down. Repeat 20 times.

Yan Fei: Lie prone, place your hands on both sides of the body, straighten your lower limbs, lift them up, lift your head and upper limbs up at the same time, leaving only your abdomen on the bed, and lift your hands up to your back at the same time. Stay for a while, then slowly put them down, and repeat 10 times.