Did I twist my ankle?

I twist my ankle -a lot-, what kind of permanent damage is this doing to my ankle?

• OK so when I was about 8 or so, I stepped in a hole and twisted my ankle pretty bad. As I got older, every so often, I'd twist it again. Well lately, I've twisted it 5 times ...show more

• Answer:

  sounds like one of your "twits" or sprains didn't heal right. Do you do stretches when you twist your ankle? Without the stretches, It can leave your muscles and tendons weak. I think you are suffering from the permanent damage now, though it could get worse in the future. You can go to a store (Walmart, Walgreens, Target) and buy an ankle brace. That will keep your ankle in place and give it time to get stronger. Do some stretches too. You can go online or youtube and find some. Oh and make sure next time you twist your ankle you heal it write by putting ice on it, wrapping it up or put an ankle brace on.