RICE, comfrey

the best medicine for sprains is RICE r - rest i - ice c - compression e - elevation

icing in the first 24 hours is ABSOLUTELY KEY, you MUST rest and ice as much as possible the first day of the injury, continuing to use it will only cause it to be worse and prolong the healing process, get off your feet and ice it.

after the first 24 hours you can then do alternating heat and ice heat and ice. this flushes the area out and brings in much needed fresh blood and nutrients. keep that up. use a heating pad, but not one with wires that go thru it. a hot water bottle is best.

you can also try comfrey poultices. comfrey is the bone and tissue mender, an old and reliable remedy in these situations. put the comfrey leaf in a bowl and add enough apple cider vinegar to soak the comfrey, but not enough to for it to be sloppy. apply the comfrey to the injury then put a plastic bag over, then wrap that with an ace bandeage. you can leave that on while you sleep. the enzymes from the vinegar (use quality unpastueraized vinegar like Bragg's or Edens, don't use white vinegar, thats worthless) will help to activate the healing properties of the comfrey.

you may also want ot take extra minerals during this time, also some MSM and glucosamine and condroitin would be good. calcium and magnesium also important. take minerals with lemon juice on an empty stomach, this allows the body to make full use of them.

okay, happy healing and God bless!!