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Yes, there are many simple exercises you can do to make your ankles stronger. Ankle circles are a great start—just sit down and slowly move your foot in a circular motion. Calf raises can also help; stand on your toes and slowly lower yourself back down. Using a resistance band to stretch and streng....

hi Kalpana. Your symptoms direct towards a spinal nerve injury. Did you have a recent fall or lower back injury that involved you being on bed rest? You must undergo MRI lumbar spine and then see an orthopedician for further intervention.

Both sprains and strains are common injuries, but they’re not the same. A sprain happens when you stretch or tear a ligament, which is the tissue that connects bones at a joint. This often happens in the ankle or wrist. A strain, on the other hand, is when a muscle or tendon gets stretched or torn. ....