If you can honestly say, “It hurts, but I’m fine,” and you can still hobble to the fridge for ice cream, treat it at home with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (Ice cream is optional but recommended for emotional support.) Avoid putting weight on it for 48 hours, and keep it elevated above your heart—yes, even while binge-watching your favorite show.
But call a doctor if: the pain is excruciating, you can’t move your toes, the swelling is massive, or you heard a snap. Also, if your foot turns a shade of purple that would make Barney jealous, get help. You don’t want to be the person who “walked it off” and ended up with a permanent limp.
