A twisted foot belongs to foot sprain, which is a strain or tear of varying degrees of the ligaments attached to the periphery of the ankle joint caused by an external force, which overstretches and sprains the ligaments near the ankle joint, and in severe cases, ligament tears, ruptures or fractures may occur. Recovery methods include general treatment and medication. 1. General treatment: cold compresses should be applied as soon as possible within 72 hours after a foot sprain to reduce subcutaneous bleeding and relieve pain. You can use tape to fix the ankle, do not move, to prevent re-sprain aggravate the symptoms. 72 hours after the local hot compresses, is conducive to the swelling subside. 2. Medication: If there is redness, swelling and pain after a sprained foot, you can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as ibuprofen, celecoxib and other anti-inflammatory analgesic. When a foot sprain occurs, you should go to the hospital in time, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor. After the sprain pay attention to rest, reduce walking and avoid strenuous exercise.