Put Some RICE on it!

Injuries happen but prompt and effective treatment will help you heal quicker.

List of injuries that can be treated with this method:

•Sprains and strains

•Knee injuries

•Swollen muscles

•Achilles tendon injuries

•Pain along the shin bone

REST: This is essential to repairing injury. Without rest, you'll continue to strain the affected area increasing pain, inflammation and possibly cause further damage. Rest should be maintained until all pain is gone and full function has returned.

ICE: Nothing reduces inflammation better. Icing for 15-20 minutes every other hour is a great method to reduce the pain and heat caused by increased blood flow during inflammation.. The ice should be placed within a towel or any insulating material to prevent frostbite to the skin before compressing the area. Avoid keeping ice on the affected area for more than 20 minutes.

COMPRESSION: Will reduce swelling and add some stability to the affected area.

ELEVATION: By reducing the amount of blood flow to the affected area, swelling decreases. This promotes faster healing.

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