How to Treat Sprains And Strains?
- July 26, 2023
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Medical Treatment:
Do the following things (RICE therapy) for the first couple of days to help reduce swelling and support the injury:
- Rest: Stop exercises or activities and try to avoid putting any weight on the injury
- Ice: Use an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
- Compression: Wrap a bandage around the injury to support it
- Elevate: Keep it raised on a pillow as much as possible
- Try to avoid heat such as hot baths and heat packs, alcohol and massages for the first few days to help prevent swelling
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