06/10/2026
🚫 Don’t wrap that ankle too tight!
If you twist an ankle on a Denver trail, swelling is your body’s natural response — but wrapping a bandage like a tourniquet can cut off circulation and slow healing. Wrap it firmly, but make sure you can still slip a finger underneath.
🥾 Save this tip for your next hike!
If swelling doesn’t improve or you can’t bear weight, it’s time to get checked.
AFC Urgent Care Denver offers on-site digital X-rays to help rule out fractures and get you on the right recovery path.