What to do if the back ligament is strained? It turns out there are four treatment methods

During exercise, athletes often suffer from back ligament sprains due to improper exercise, which often makes athletes feel unbearable pain. So how should they treat back ligament sprains? In fact, there are four methods. 24 hours after the ligament is sprained, the bleeding of the affected area stops and cold and hot compress therapy can be used for care.

1. Treatment of back ligament strain

24 hours after the ligament is sprained, when the bleeding stops, you can apply ice to reduce blood circulation in the swollen area to prevent vascular necrosis. At the same time, it is also necessary to use Chinese medicine such as Panax notoginseng blood-activating ointment for treatment, which can eliminate swelling and pain and promote ligament healing.

1. Cold and hot compresses

Rinse the injured area with cold water or apply ice to the affected area to stop the bleeding.

Then cover with a bandage and apply pressure to prevent swelling. After 24 to 48 hours, the internal bleeding in the injured area has stopped. You can use warm towels or massage to reduce swelling and promote blood absorption. When applying warm compresses, the temperature should not be too high, the time should not be too long, and the massage should not be too heavy, so as not to aggravate exudation, edema or rebleeding.

2Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment is not limited by the duration of injury, so the treatment is more flexible. The doctor will perform acupuncture treatment on different acupoints according to the injured part.

3Massage and physical therapy

Generally, treatment should not be given within 24-48 hours after the injury to prevent further swelling or bleeding.

4Diet therapy

Wash fresh Panax notoginseng leaves, boil a pot of water, put the leaves into the water, then put an egg in the soup. When the egg is cooked, put it in a bowl and cool it down. Then take the leaves, egg and soup together.

2. What to eat for ligament sprain

1. If the injury lasts for a long time, there will often be deficiency symptoms. It is advisable to choose foods that nourish the liver and kidneys, such as grapes, black beans, pork, mutton, rabbit meat, etc.

2. Natural high-quality plant protein + vitamin C + calcium and magnesium tablets will form collagen to help you recover faster. Avoid eating ginger, use western medicine with caution, and excessive activities are not recommended.

3. Generally, soft tissue injuries are accompanied by qi stagnation and blood stasis. You can choose foods that have the effects of promoting qi and blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain, such as Panax notoginseng, scallion, tangerine peel, rose, crab, rapeseed, arrowhead, eggplant, hawthorn, etc. But be careful: if there is bleeding, it should not be used.

In short, the diet of patients with ligament sprain is strictly controlled, both in terms of food types and eating time. If patients do not pay attention to their diet, their condition will worsen. Therefore, controlling diet is the main factor for patients to maintain a stable condition. I hope the above introduction will be helpful to you. Patients with ligament sprains also need to take good care of themselves and receive treatment, otherwise the injury and recovery will occur at the same time and will naturally recur. Finally, I wish all patients a speedy recovery.