Rest is needed for repair. Rest an injury until it no longer hurts. ICE is the most effective, safest, and cheapest first aid treatment for injuries. Apply ice as soon as possible. Applying ice relieves the pain, slows the blood flow to the injury, and reduces the swelling.
Ice also speeds the repair process.
Ice should be applied for 10 to 30 minutes on and off for 48 to 72 hours. They mold to the ankle and can be refrozen for repeated use. Be sure to protect your skin from the direct application of ice. Do not ice an injury for more than 30 minutes at a time, unless doing ice massage. An Ace wrap helps to reduce the amount of swelling and loss of motion.