Foot sprain to the ankle sprain, in the exclusion of fracture and ligament tear, you can gently press the massage technique to promote recovery, but also with cold compress, hot compress, acupuncture and other physical therapy. 1. Massage: in the early stage of sprain, should not blindly massage, should be rest and brake mainly, premature massage may aggravate the local swelling and pain, is not conducive to recovery. Generally need to wait until the bruising and oozing significantly reduced, swelling obviously subside before gradually massage. Thumb and forefinger can be used to gently press the sprained part, the strength should not be too large, after the pressure can be used to gently slap the sprained part of the palm of the hand. 2. Other physical therapy: sprain 72 hours, can be localized cold compresses, 72 hours after the change to hot compresses, can promote the absorption of swelling, reduce pain, but also with local acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. to promote local recovery. After the foot sprained, first of all, the foot should be braked, timely medical treatment, exclude fracture, ligament tear and other serious conditions, clear the degree of injury, under the guidance of the doctor to accept the appropriate treatment.