Can you get moxibustion for a sprained ankle?

The treatment of moxibustion can play a very good soothing, blood circulation, stasis, pain relief effect, ankle sprain after the whole ankle swelling and bruising are obvious, you can carry on the treatment of moxibustion. However, the entire treatment time also has certain precautions, within 24 hours after the ankle sprain, the part of the tissue damage will still have bleeding as well as obvious swelling, at this time can’t use moxibustion treatment plan, should continue to consider ice packs to reduce pain and swelling. After more than 48 hours, treatment with moxibustion can be used and can be very helpful in relieving the clinical symptoms described above. However, all treatments should be based on a clear diagnosis of the ankle sprain, with no fracture, and in the meantime, bed rest should be avoided as much as possible to avoid further aggravation of the sprain by other sports or walking on the ground.