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Heal Injuries with RICE

The world of sports medicine is filled with all sorts of fun remedies for injuries. Most of these can be preformed at home, using the four steps of RICE!

1. Rest - Pretty simple this one. Avoid using the injured area, and take it easy. The easier you take it, the faster you recover. Remember when we talked about resting before?
2. Ice - Again, doesn’t need too much explanation. Ice is one of the most effective, safest, and cheapest things you can do. Apply ice as soon as is possible. It lowers swelling, slows blood flow, and numbs the pain in the area. Apply ice for about 15 - 20 minutes, and be sure to place a rag or towel between your skin and the ice.
3. Compression - Compression is great at reducing the amount of swelling. Ace bandages are great for this. Don’t wrap too tightly, you are trying to keep swelling down, not blood flow.
4. Elevate - Elevate the injury above your heart. This will help keep swelling down.

Now. If the injury persists for more than a few days, or your joint has ‘popped’ and then started to hurt, seek medical help. In the meantime, use RICE to prevent further injury.

What do you guys to for minor sports injuries?

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