When swelling occurs after ankle sprain, massage and kneading are not allowed in the acute stage. The acute phase refers to 3-5 days after the injury, due to the existence of the injury there will be local tissue congestion, edema, rupture of blood vessels, bleeding. After kneading and massaging, it will cause congestion and edema to become heavier, and bleeding cannot be stopped, resulting in increased symptoms and pain, and even more serious consequences. Therefore, in the acute stage of ankle sprain, braking can be applied, local limb fixation can be carried out if necessary, and cold compress treatment can also be used, which is conducive to local swelling and symptom reduction. After the acute period of sprain, according to the degree of swelling and local symptoms, you can moderately take gentle pressure and massage, and you can take various physical therapy methods to promote swelling and reduce symptoms. In the late stage of ankle sprain, you can promote local blood circulation and swelling dissipation by kneading and massage.