A sprained ankle occurs when you twist your ankle in an abnormal way causing the ligaments holding your ankle bones together to stretch or tear. Most sprained ankles involve injuries to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury.It is important to have the sprain looked at by a professional to determine the severity and proper treatment. Dr. Liu can examine your ankle, and use his state of the art class IV laser therapy to reduce the pain and inflammation in your ankle.