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As any sports person knows, sprains, strains bumps and bruises go with the territory. The standard practice for treating soft tissue injuries is the R.I.C.E method. R is for Rest - This slows down any internal bleeding and reduces the risk of further damage. I is for Ice - This will numb the pain, reduce swelling at the area, reduce bleeding immediately after injury and encourage blood flow in later stages of treatment. C is for Compression - This reduces swelling and helps to reduce bleeding. E is for Elevation - The use of gravity to reduce bleeding and a reduction in swelling by allowing fluids to flow away from the injured area.
As any sports person knows, sprains, strains bumps and bruises go with the territory. The standard practice for treating soft tissue injuries is the R.I.C.E method. R is for Rest - This slows down any internal bleeding and reduces the risk of further damage. I is for Ice - This will numb the pain, reduce swelling at the area, reduce bleeding immediately after injury and encourage blood flow in later stages of treatment. C is for Compression - This reduces swelling and helps to reduce bleeding. E is for Elevation - The use of gravity to reduce bleeding and a reduction in swelling by allowing fluids to flow away from the injured area.







