Ligament is the tissue that connects two bones. There are two common kinds of ligament strain: lateral ligament strain of ankle joint, which is what we usually call crooked foot; And strain of knee ligament (described in detail in the section of knee joint pain later). There will be swelling and congestion at the site of ligament strain. The treatment of ligament strain is to do the following things immediately after the strain:

1. Rest, stop exercising immediately, and don't let the injured joint bear any more weight.

2. cold compress. Ice cubes or other cold compresses can help relieve pain and swelling, because lowering the temperature can reduce blood circulation. Each cold compress lasts 15 to 20 minutes, three or four times a day.

3. oppression. Pressing the injured part with bandages or other methods can reduce bleeding and congestion. The bandage should be moderately elastic, and you can feel the pressure but it won't make your branch numb or ischemic.

4. Raise the affected limb. The main purpose of raising the affected limb is to reduce swelling and promote blood return.

5. after about three days of strain, use traditional Chinese medicine for external treatment, such as? Healthy bone vitality.