1. Give rest to the sprained part and keep it tied with the bandage so as to avoid any jerk or movement.
2. Keep the bandage wet with cold water or ice.
3. Rest and hot water fomentation give relief to the sprained part.
4. Apply Iodex and rub it slowly on the affected part.
5. Gentle massage with mustard oil is also good.
6. Sprinkle salt on the chopped piece of lemon, heat it and keep it on the sprained part to give temporary relief from pain.