Swelling of ankle sprain can be treated with acupuncture under the premise of infusion, cold compresses and medication, which can relieve the symptoms and shorten the course of the disease. According to Chinese medicine, ankle sprain belongs to the category of paralysis, which is caused by trauma leading to damage of meridians and collaterals and stagnation of qi and blood. Acupuncture at pressure points, Qiu Hui, Hang Zhong, Xie Xi, Yang Ling Quan, Kun Lun and other acupoints, or moxibustion 24 hours after the injury, can activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis (to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis in the body), and eliminate swelling and pain (to eliminate swelling and pain), which is helpful for pain and swelling caused by ankle sprains. Although acupuncture and moxibustion treatments are effective in relieving pain and swelling caused by ankle sprains, they still need to be combined with cold compresses, medication, rehabilitation training and other therapies for a comprehensive and standardized treatment. Ankle sprains need timely medical attention, do not self-medication, so as not to delay the condition and affect the recovery.