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Immobilize Immobilization prevents further injury to the affected area, usually the joints, and minimizes pain.
Compress
Compress means applying a cold compress, when the injury is new. This will prevent the swelling of the affected area, as it affect causes the blood vessels to contract, this minimizes the bleeding inside the injured area.
Elevate
Elevating prevents pooling of the blood to the affected area, and also prevents swelling.
Splint
Splinting aids the immobilization of the injured part. This is only first aid. If pain persists, go visit your doctor, he could give ou some pain killers or some mefenamic acid, to stop or minimize the swelling.
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Ok, this is right out of Edgar cayce's "encyclopedia of healing" and it's worked really well for me.
1) Apple Cider Vinegar Packs: 4 cups apple cider vinegar in big bowl with a salt shaker amount of salt, mix with spoon, best left cold. Towel that can double up on the injury (soak), ring out but leave good and damp. I wrap plastic (seran) wrap around the towel 5 or 6 times to keep from leaking everywhere. Aleviates pain almost immediately helps heal the muscles, ligaments. Leave on for an hour, once to twice a day. Doesn't smell good but will definitely help!
2) Take an iron and calcium vitamin once a day, eat fruits and vegies, NO Meat.
3) Get a good back massage, to stimulate healing.
If it is your leg, stay off it as much as possible.
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The R.I.C.E method
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What diseases does arnica treat?
Bruises, sprains, sore muscles, phlebitis, alopecia neurotica, vertigo, hoarseness, seasickness.
What conditions of a minor nature are treated by orthopedic surgeons?
They also treat strains and sprains, broken bones, and dislocations.
What is the purpose of cold compresses?
Cold compresses are generally used to reduce swelling, minimize bruising, and to treat headaches and sprains.
What diseases does Yerba santa treat?
Respiratory conditions, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, fatigue, bruises, insect bites, sprains.
How do you treat sprains at home?
I've had a sprain before, and in my experience, I used Ice and tried to stay off my feet when I could.
What is rice treatment?
RICE is an acronym to remind someone how to treat sprains and strains:* Rest * Ice * Compression * Elevate See Related Links.
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"Medical conditions treated with low level laser therapy are sinus pain, back sprains or strains, knee sprains or strains. This type of therapy is also used to treat skin conditions."
Is eucalyptus oil good for sprains?
Topically eucalyptus oil is used for athlete's foot and other fungal infection, cuts, dandruff, wounds and as an insect repellent. It is commonly used in steam to treat colds, sore throats and coughs and nasal congestion. It has no listing for use on sprains.
What principle is a common method of treating minor sport injuries?
R.I.C.E is a common method used to treat sprains; it stands for Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate
