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What are home procedures for treating sprains and strains?
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.
Answered 6/6/2017
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Start with RICE: I recommend you start with rice, follow with stretching/ strengthening (therapy that a healthcare provider can teach you to do at home), & consider bracing. If these treatments fail you may be a candidate for cortisone or prp injections depending on your specific injury. Some people end up needing surgery...
Answered 12/9/2013
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