What are the methods to treat sprained ankle?

Nowadays, people have attached great importance to sports and fitness, and they often do some exercises. However, some friends will sprain their ankles due to some reasons when doing exercises. In this way, the foot cannot move for a short period of time, which is also very painful. For this patient, they want to get treatment quickly. Let us introduce to you the methods of treating sprained ankles.

First, no matter whether you are playing basketball, table tennis or running, if you accidentally sprain your ankle, you need emergency treatment, otherwise it will leave sequelae on your foot and it will be troublesome. When you sprain your ankle, don't move anymore. Completely relax the injured foot. This is the first step.

Second, when you sprain your ankle, we need to relax the injured foot. At the same time, we need to grab the injured foot with our hands and pull it back as much as possible. This can inhibit the rupture of capillaries. When pulling, be careful not to let go. Hold on for two minutes and slowly put down the injured foot.

Third, after we control the risk of ruptured capillaries in the feet, we can start ice compresses as soon as possible. At this time, we should ask friends around us to get some ice cubes for us, then wrap them with a towel or something like that, and then apply them to the injured area of ​​the foot, generally for fifteen minutes.

Fourth, through the above emergency treatment, there will be no large-scale swelling in our feet. At this time, we should return home as soon as possible with the help of friends. After arriving home, we use a soft pillow to lift our feet, so that the feet can have a very comfortable recovery.

Fifth, you can apply hot compresses after resting at home for two days. At this time, you can use hot towels or hot water bottles to apply to your feet. This can promote blood circulation, promote the absorption of exudate from injured foot tissue, and avoid foot inflammation.

Sixth, after we start hot compress, we can also apply some external healing medicines such as safflower oil and Yunnan Baiyao on the feet. This can speed up the recovery of the feet. Do not massage when you sprain your ankle. You must wait three days before massaging. This is very important.

If your friends have sprained their ankle, don't panic. It will usually heal within a week. However, patients with serious conditions should go to the hospital for treatment. You can massage your feet more often. Regular foot massage can promote blood circulation, which can also improve the sprained ankle.