If the dorsum of the foot is red, swollen and painful, you can take the following ways to stop the pain. 1, brake rest. At this time do not continue to use the injured limb, and then go down to weight-bearing activities, and then take off the shoes and socks, use a pillow to cushion the affected limb, and then the patient to take a sitting position or lying down to rest. 2, in the red, swollen and painful parts of the cold compresses should be used as soon as possible. Cold compress recommended the use of a towel will be wrapped in ice, placed on the painful parts of the cold compress, generally 10-20 minutes appropriate. 3, in the painful parts of the application of safflower oil or Yunnan Baiyao spray, in the process of application, pay attention to be sure not to use the massage way. 4, if the patient feels the pain is more intense, but also oral nimesulide, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, loxolofen, and other medicines to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. If you don’t have any at home, you can also take oral aspirin to achieve a similar effect. 5, after the above treatment, most of the pain will be relieved. This is not the end of treatment, patients should go to the orthopedic department of the second level or above as soon as possible, to clarify the cause of this symptom, and then targeted treatment. For the dorsum of the foot this symptom, there may be a serious injury caused by subcutaneous hemorrhage, or the existence of local infections.