R.I.C.E

Injuries are inevitable… we don’t have super powers. Sometimes we push our bodies to their breaking limits, and they usually let us know when that limit is met.
I’m a runner, so my feet, ankles, legs, and knees take a hit every time my shoe hits the pavement. One of the easiest and most effective preventative measures I take is having the right shoes on my feet. A few years ago I gave a new pair of shoes a chance which after two runs put me on the injured list for two months. My feet did not agree with the design of the shoe which in turn created an injury that traveled all the way to my hip. I guess the foot bone really is connected to the ankle bone… and so on. During that two month period of pain, I practiced R.I.C.E every day.
I needed to rest my injury. I applied ice and compression sleeves on my ankle and knee when the pain would flair up. Lastly, while at work at my desk, or at home on the couch, I would keep my leg elevated to also help with the pain and swelling.

So the next time you have a Muscle, Joint, or Bone injury; remember R.I.C.E.

• REST

• ICE

• COMPRESSION

• ELEVATION

Note: Broken or dislocated bones should also be splinted and seen by medical professionals.