MOVE-ing, not RICE-ing

An excerpt from the book THE 10 BEST WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR HEALTH!!  by Sara Vogeler, personal trainer

MOVE, not RICE!  Unless you have suffered a fracture, the best advice if you are injured is to MOVE, not REST.  The old adage was to rest, ice, compress, and elevate, but the new advice is to “MOVE: Move your body, find Options for cross training, Vary rehab with strength rehab and agility drills, and Ease back to activity early for emotional well-being according to doctor Jennifer Robinson in her article: https://thischangedmypractice.com/move-an-injury-not-rice/

It’s better to activate the tissue and maybe keep it warm instead of icing so the cellular cleanup process isn’t inhibited by reduced blood flow from the cold ice. Gently moving your body creates more blood flow, exchange of oxygen for waste products, and prevents stiffening and adhesions take a shower or a bath with Epsom Salts, or even bubble bath to de-stress you and help you detoxify. Put on your favorite music, or listen to a podcast that engrosses you and takes your mind off your pain, if possible.

Enzymes to reduce inflammation

Natural oral alternatives to pain medications include enzymes ,such as bromelain derived from pineapples, that have shown promise in breaking down inflammation, reducing thrombotic and fibrinolytic effects fighting cancer activity and modulating the immune effects. They facilitate wound healing and improve circulation.