Almost any joint in the body can be injured by a sprain, but those at higher risk of injury from falls and trauma are the most vulnerable. There are many types of sprains differing in the area of the body affected and the severity of the sprain. While ankle sprains are often associated with sports, they are quite common among non-athletes and individuals of all ages. The incidence and prevalence of ankle sprains have been studied, and it has been found that children are more likely to suffer ankle sprains than adolescents and adults. Sprains caused by turning or twisting your ankle inward are called inversion sprains. Outside of your ankle is where you will feel the most pain. You experience pain on the interior side of your ankle with an eversion sprain when you turn or twist your ankle out. There is a much lower incidence of this type of sprain. When you land wrong on a jump and push your ankle up, you get a high ankle sprain.