After two days, gently begin using the injured area. You should feel a gradual, progressive improvement You should get medical help if:
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You're unable to bear weight on the injured leg, the joint feels unstable or numb You can't use the joint. You develop redness or red streaks that spread out from the injured area. This means you may have an infection. You have re-injured an area that has been injured a number of times in the past. You have a severe sprain. Inadequate or delayed treatment may contribute to long-term joint instability or chronic pain.