What Should I Do If I Have An Ankle Sprain and It Hurts When I Squat?

Pain when squatting after an ankle sprain may be caused by subcutaneous capillary rupture, muscle injury, ligament injury, and other reasons. Generally, it can be improved through cold compress, local medication, oral medication, and other methods.

1. Subcutaneous capillary rupture: During the sprain, the subcutaneous capillaries may also rupture, leading to local congestion and swelling, and aggravated pain when squatting. Cold compress should be applied within 24 hours of the injury to promote capillary constriction and relieve pain.

2. Muscle injury: Overstretching of local muscles can cause varying degrees of damage. You can use medications such as Flurbiprofen Gel Patch, Flurbiprofen Cataplasm, and Xiaoyanxin Cataplasm under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Ligament injury: If the sprain is severe, it may cause damage to ligament tissue. If the injury is severe, it can be treated through ligament reconstruction or ligament repair.

Apart from the above reasons, it may also be caused by joint dislocation, fracture, and other causes. If the patient's symptoms are severe, they should seek medical attention promptly to avoid continued symptom progression and the development of other complications that affect health.