Doctors usually recommend RICE strategies: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. These strategies can reduce swelling and inflammation a few days after the injury.
rest
Rest is key to restoring ankle health, and wearing braces can help stabilize the injured area. Too early exercise or other activities increase the risk of re-injury and are detrimental to ankle recovery.
ice
The use of ice packs can reduce pain and swelling. Although its effectiveness has not been fully verified, it is effective for pain relief.
compression
Compression helps stabilize injured joints and reduces ankle swelling. Pharmacies have convenient compression ankle sleeves, followed by bandages.
Elevation
Raising a sprained ankle can reduce the accumulation of fluid in the joints and reduce swelling of the ankle. It is common practice to support your feet and ankles on a pillow/cushion above the heart.