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Ankle pain is most commonly caused by a sprain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones. Treatment of sprains includes using crutches, applying ice to the ankle, elevating the foot, using compression bandages, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
Ankle sprains usually occur as a result of a sudden twisting or rolling action of the ankle and this can be from either contact (tackles) or non-contact situations. The most common structures that are damaged in sprained ankles are the lateral ligaments (which joint bone to bone) on the outside of the ankle, however tendons (join muscles to bone), muscles, nerves and bones can also be injured.