Chronic ankle sprain is an old injury that doesn’t heal properly, leading to re-injury of weakened tissues.
Ankle sprains are the likely result of a hard fall or blow to the ankle joint. Sometimes when people, especially athletes, injure their ankle, they don’t think it’s a big deal and do not seek medical attention. This can lead to chronic pain down the road.
Early treatment of an ankle injury can prevent prolonged pain later in life. If you are an athlete, it’s important that you properly heal the injured area so you can continue to preform to the best of your ability. Without proper healing, this could lead to a more severe injury over time.