Replying to How much do you use your ankles?

I know ski boots keep them rather firm but how much pressure do you guys put on your ankles when spinning on rails and off jumps? I got a class 2 sprain earlier this year and it hasn't healed like wonders. I have good fitting boots so that is not the issue but I do still feel it on my ankle when I put sideways pressure (side to side) on it. Is there a way around this or something I could change when setting a rotation? Or do I need to man up and just deal with the pain?