Sprains can hurt just as bad as breaks and take weeks to heal. The best way to recover quickly is to start treatment as soon as possible. Just remember the word “RICE” R which stands for Rest – you need to stay off it. I is for Ice – cold is best for reducing swelling. C is for Compression – wrap it up and protect it with an Ace bandage. E is for Elevation – keeping the injury up on a pillow. This will help prevent extra swelling. Also, be sure to keep Epsom salt at home and take it with you on camping trips, a good soak can do wonders for a bad sprain.
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