Compression bandages can help relieve sore ankles. Should you experience a dislocated ankle due to falling or being in some other type of accident, don’t attempt to handle the situation on your own. Instead, apply ice to the ankle at once, then get to a physician as quickly as possible....
If you are looking for effective methods on how to treat sprained ankles in child, toddlers, and adults, then you should keep both of your eyes on this useful article. Here we fromHealthy Guidewill show you some of the best natural treatments for ankle sprains that you can apply with ease...
Other people like to Squat deep. “Ass-To-Grass” Squats (ATG) involves Squatting down until your butt touches your ankles. This works your muscles through a greater range of motion. But it also decreases how heavy you can Squat since the bar moves further. Plus, most people lack the fl...
You may not be able to get very low in an air squat position. So, how can you loosen up those ankles for a more relaxed footstrike to reduce muscle strain off the calves? Try this drill: Start by hopping in place. With each hop, the heels should lightly “kiss” the ground before ...
Your calves straighten your ankles. The range of motion is smaller than on Squats since you start in a half Squat position. But the weight is heavier and starts from a harder dead stop. Back. Your back muscles contract to keep your spine neutral while gravity tries to bend it. Your lats...
Massaging your own feet is easy. Sit and rest one foot on the opposite leg. Put one hand on top of the foot and the other under the sole. Stroke it smoothly from the toes to the ankles and slide it back to the toes. Repeat the step. ...
The bugs would not stop gnawing at my ankles and shoulders and everywhere in between. Neither bug spray, nor did the bug equipment Frank bought proved to be advantageous. At this point I had two options, either leave the trip at least one day early, or tough it though with everyone else...
To add insult to my swollen ankles, I had my beloved and oh so energetic 3-year-old son to care for. Not wanting to make him feel less loved I had to slap on the air hostess smile, strap on my hipflask of Gaviscon and play whatever game he wanted for hours on end. He took to...
Next, you’ll want to apply just a tiny amount of non-oil-based body lotion to any dry areas, which for me tends to be my knees, elbows, underarms and ankles. I also advise adding a slick of cream to the soles of your feet to avoid looking like you’ve stepped in turmeric. Th...
Support The Knee:Most of the time, you want to have the knee supported e.g. with a pillow so you can rest comfortably but make sure the knee is as straight as possible. This helps stretch the knee out and let’s excess fluid drain out of the feet, ankles and knees to reduce swelli...