How to recover from knee ligament sprain? It turns out there are four ways

Knee ligament sprain is an accident that often occurs in daily sports, seriously affecting people's normal movements. So how to recover after a knee ligament sprain? Most people don't quite understand this. In fact, there are four ways to recover from a knee ligament sprain. The first is to stop exercising immediately to avoid worsening the injury.

1. Recovery methods for knee ligament sprain

First of all, when ligaments and muscles are strained, the injured part will show symptoms of redness, swelling and congestion. At this time, you should stop exercising immediately and try not to let the injured leg bear weight to avoid worsening the injury.

Secondly, use ice packs for cold compresses to relieve pain and swelling, apply cold compresses for about 15 minutes each time, 3 times a day.

Third, you can use a breathable bandage to bandage the injured area, which can relieve the symptoms of congestion. The tightness of the bandage should be moderate; at the same time, elevate the affected area to avoid congestion.

Fourth, after the injury is effectively controlled, it is recommended to go to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic or hospital for examination and treatment. Massage, acupuncture, and ointments are very effective.

2. How to prevent knee ligament sprain

1. Promote local blood circulation: To promote local blood circulation, you must carefully measure the injured area and find a movement that can gently move the injured area. Use this movement to promote blood circulation to replenish fresh nutrients and remove waste substances.

2. Gently stretch: Gently stretch the injured area slowly until you encounter slight resistance, then stop and try to relax the injured area. When doing this, try to stretch further. When the muscles are stretched and relaxed, more therapeutic blood will flow to that area, and they will heal faster. However, if you stretch too much, it will lead to worsening of the trauma and even re-injury.

3. Massage: Gentle massage can directly increase blood flow. You can rub yourself, but a more effective way to relieve pain is to relax yourself and let someone who knows massage give you a massage.

4. Heat: Heat can promote blood to flow to the body surface by virtue of the body's natural cooling reaction. Heat can also relieve the tension of injured muscles, thereby accelerating blood circulation and bringing more nutrients to the muscles.