Can you do cupping on a sprained ankle?

Sprained ankle can be treated with cupping, which has the function of dredging the meridians and channels, activating blood circulation and relieving pain, and can reduce the pain and swelling of the ankle joint.
Cupping has the effect of promoting qi and blood circulation, dredging the meridians and collaterals, relieving swelling and pain, and eliminating stasis and regenerating new cells, etc. The scope of application of cupping is very wide, and it can be used for the treatment of a variety of diseases, including neck, shoulder, lumbar, and leg pains, soft-tissue sprains, arthralgias, cold and flu, and abdominal pains.
After ankle sprain, local meridian damage, qi and blood blockage, manifested as ankle pain, swelling, activity difficulties and other symptoms, you can take cupping treatment, dredge the meridians and channels, blood and pain, common cupping methods are left canning method, stabbing cupping method.
If the pain and swelling of ankle sprain continue to be unrelieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, improve the relevant examination and diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.