Sprains belong to the Chinese medicine tendon injury disease and other categories, acupuncture treatment can dredge the tendons and collaterals, activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain, take the acupuncture points for the Ah Yes point (acid numbness and distension of pain feeling obvious points), Shen pulse, Qiu Hui, pension and so on.
The A Shi point is located at the site of pain after a sprain. Shen pulse point is located in the depression directly below the outer ankle. Qiu Hui is located on the lower front of the ankle, in the lateral depression of the extensor digitorum longus tendon. Pension is located on the back of the small head of the ulna, palm toward the chest, when the ulna stem protrusion of the radial side of the bone suture. Needling is usually done by taking the distal point first and with ankle joint activity. In addition, three-pronged needle bloodletting and ear acupuncture can be used.
After the sprain, the activity of the injured part should be appropriately restricted to avoid aggravation of pain. After the sprain, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment. Acupuncture treatment should be carried out by professional physicians to avoid injury.