Ligament strains can usually be gently massaged after 72 hours, but within 72 hours after the strain needs to take a cold compress to reduce localized swelling and bleeding. After ligament strain, in the early injury that is within 72 hours, need to take the cold compress, can reduce the ligament strain localized swelling, relieve local inflammation, reduce bleeding, relieve local pain. After the strain, the sooner the cold compress can play the role of bleeding and prevent swelling, but also bed rest, do not massage and rub the local muscles and tissues, so as not to aggravate the swelling and pain. In 72 hours after the ligament strain, you can end the cold compress treatment, and further take the hot compress to promote local blood circulation, so that the local inflammation and bruising slowly absorbed and subsided; at the same time, you can be under the guidance of a professional doctor, gentle massage of the injured area, to promote blood flow, in order to promote the recovery of the injured ligament. It is recommended to go to the regular hospital for timely treatment of ligament strain.