Sprained foot is generally not recommended cupping, foot sprain associated with soft tissue injury, cupping will stimulate the injury to aggravate the symptoms.
Sprained foot local soft tissue injury, can be accompanied by ligament damage, local edema, pain and other symptoms. Cupping will be due to external negative pressure on the local circulation stimulation, induced edema symptoms aggravated, stimulation of the affected area is not conducive to the alleviation of the condition.
It is recommended to brake the foot in time after a sprain, and apply ice to the affected area within 72 hours to reduce tissue exudate and relieve swelling. 72 hours later, local hot compresses and massage and other physical therapy methods can be used to promote local circulation and metabolism to improve symptoms.
If the symptoms of foot sprain are severe and not relieved by life interventions, it is recommended to be admitted to the hospital and treated under the guidance of a doctor.