Traditional Chinese medicine treats ankle sprains

Ankle sprain is a common daily joint injury. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment provides patients with a comprehensive rehabilitation plan with its unique theories and methods. Traditional Chinese medicine uses multi-dimensional treatments such as manual therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture to promote local blood circulation, relieve pain, and restore joint function.

1. Manual therapy is one of the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine. Massage, tuina and other techniques can effectively relieve muscle tension after sprains, promote the dissipation of congestion, and reduce pain.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is based on the different stages after the sprain, using external application or oral administration. Commonly used Chinese medicines for external application, such as Angelica sinensis, safflower, Ligusticum chuanxiong, etc., have the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. For internal medicines, according to individual conditions, choose prescriptions that can dredge meridians, unblock meridians, warm the liver and kidneys, such as peach kernels, red peach kernels, etc. Peony root, Achyranthes bidentata, etc., to promote the comprehensive recovery of sprains.

3. Acupuncture treatment stimulates specific acupoints to coordinate Qi and blood to achieve pain relief, reduce swelling and promote healing. Acupuncture is not only suitable for the acute phase, but also has a significant effect on the rehabilitation treatment after chronic sprains.

4. Cupping and moxibustion are also important methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat ankle sprains. Cupping can suck out local congestion and reduce swelling; moxibustion uses the warming effect to warm and unblock the meridians, dissipate cold and relieve pain.

5. Functional exercise cannot be ignored during the treatment process. Reasonable exercise can enhance the strength of muscles around joints, improve joint stability, and prevent further sprains.

TCM treatment of ankle sprains focuses on individualized treatment and overall adjustment. During treatment, patients should also pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and eat a reasonable diet to cooperate with TCM treatment to achieve the best recovery effect.