Sprained place to hot compress how long

Sprain place hot compress time is generally 24 hours after the injury, can last for 3-5 days of time. Every day can be morning and evening each hot compress 30 minutes, hot compress time to avoid local water temperature is too high, or may burn local, water temperature also avoid too low or the effect is not good. If it is the foot or wrist and other parts, there is no obvious wound can be directly with hot water bubble. Soak hot water or hot compresses can be combined with massage physiotherapy, if the pain can also be applied etofenacin gel. After the hot compress, you can use the ointment that activates blood circulation and relieves blood stasis, such as blood circulation and pain cream. If the local pain and swelling after the sprain is obvious, appropriate elevation of the limb to facilitate the reduction of swelling, the need for timely film examination to exclude the presence of fractures. For simple soft tissue sprains, generally after rest and treatment 1-2 weeks can be a complete recovery.