What to do if you sprain your hamstring? Six tips to help you walk briskly

Hamstring sprains are very common in daily life. You may sprain your hamstrings if you are not careful when exercising or walking carelessly. Hamstring sprain can have a great impact on people's daily activities and walking. So how do you treat a hamstring sprain?

1: If you can stand with your weight and walk with difficulty after spraining your foot, it means the sprain is mild and you can handle it yourself. If you sprain your foot and feel severe pain when moving your ankle, are unable to stand or move, and the painful area is on the bone and gradually becomes swollen, it means that you may have sprained the bone and you should go to the hospital immediately for X-ray diagnosis and treatment.

1: In the early stage of sprain, it is better to apply continuous pressure on the hematoma; after 24 hours, kneading should be performed, taking the swollen area as the center and rubbing in all directions around it.

1: After spraining your foot, pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy foods such as chili peppers and coriander. In addition, you can eat more protein foods and bone broth. Such as: beans, milk, bone broth, beef, etc.

1: In the early stage of sprain, there is no need to take any oral medication, and it is not advisable to apply blood-activating drugs externally to avoid more bleeding and greater swelling. If necessary, spray some "Get Well Fast" on the injured area, which will make you feel more comfortable. After 24 hours, take some Yunnan Baiyao, Dieda Pills, and Huoxue Zhitong Powder internally, and apply Wuhudan externally. After the swelling subsides, you don't need to take any internal or external medicines.

1: In the early stages of a sprain, swelling and pain gradually increase. You should stop activity and elevate the affected limb. After the condition stabilizes, you can gradually increase the activities of the foot and ankle as long as it is not very painful. Appropriate restorative exercises are crucial in the later stages, which can promote blood circulation and joint repositioning to promote recovery.

1: In the early stage of sprain, the ruptured small blood vessels are bleeding. At this time, cold compresses can be used to cause the blood vessels to contract and clot, thereby controlling the progression of the injury. After 24 hours, the bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels stops. At this time, hot compress can be used to promote the dissipation of blood stasis around the sprain.

2: 48 hours after the injury, you can apply hot water or a hot towel to the affected area, or you can soak the injured ankle in heated vinegar (soak 2 to 3 times a day, each time for 15 minutes). Both methods can promote blood circulation in local tissues, accelerate the absorption of blood stasis and exudate by local tissues, and facilitate the repair of damaged tissues.

More common, such as running, brisk walking or lifting heavy objects. A sprained ankle not only brings inconvenience to your life, but may also leave sequelae if not handled properly, so good care is required.