Did you fall and hurt your ankle?
You may have a sprained or sprained ankle...
You do not know what to do ? Don't worry!
The most urgent thing is to reduce pain and swelling.
Fortunately, there is a very effective grandmother's remedy to heal a sprain naturally and soothe the pain.
It is a natural remedy to deflate your ankle and get you back on your feet quickly.
This miracle treatment is based on essential oils of noble laurel and wintergreen. Watch:
1. Take out compresses or tissue squares.
2. Soak them in very cold water.
3. Add five drops of wintergreen essential oil.
4. Add five drops of bay laurel essential oil.
5. Place the compresses on the ankle.
6. Leave on until the compress has warmed up.
7. Repeat with another cold compress.
1. Mix 5 drops of essential oil of wintergreen and five of noble laurel.
2. Add five drops of arnica carrier oil.
3. Add five drops of St. John's Wort carrier oil.
4. Mix everything well.
5. Put a little of the mixture on the ankle.
6. Gently massage into sensitive areas.
And There you go ! This natural remedy will speed up the healing of your sprained ankle :-)
If the sprain is not too severe, you should be on your feet in just 2-4 weeks.
The goal of Phase 1 is to deflate the twisted ankle quickly to avoid pain. Also remember to raise your leg as much as possible.
For phase 2, know that you must perform these massages for 2 to 4 weeks depending on the severity of your sprain.
- If you're out for a walk and don't have an ice pack handy, put your ankle in a river or lake. The cold step is really important.
- It is even important throughout the treatment. Remember to ice the ankle well several times a day using a bag of frozen peas or with this adapted ice pack.
- Rest and immobilization are also very important until complete recovery. Don't rush into resuming an activity too soon.
- Here is a little easy trick to remember to have the right gestures if you twist your ankle. Think of the word G.R.E.C. :G for Ice, R for Rest, E for Raise leg, C for Compression with bandage.
Note: A medical consultation may be necessary.
