They say that you should rest, not move or walk and ice your ankle when you get a sprain, but the best remedy to healing it is walking. Movement is key in healing your ankle and I experienced it last week the days I rest I feel pain in my ankle, can't stand and move at all. But when I slowly overcome the pain and start walking and walking, it gets better, and the pain fades away.
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I've heard that walking can help with healing a sprained ankle, but I was always afraid to put too much weight on it. I'm glad to hear that your experience supports this!
How to heal a sprained ankle: Tips for a fast recovery (medicalnewstoday.com) Walking can promote healing but only at a later stage in the healing process. Many people will become further injured if they try to push through pain.