Aaahhh! There’s nothing like late summer’s
cooler breezes to get us out of the house to enjoy the day. Unfortunately,
sometimes we become overly enthusiastic, underestimate our fitness level, and
wind up spraining or straining an ankle! Here’s how to keep one step ahead of the muscle
or tendon pain:
- Pump out the fluid—reduce
swelling by gently moving your ankle through its full range of motion.
Simply sit in a chair and gently raise and lower your foot, then rotate it
as much as the pain allows.
- Wrap it up—a
natural way to help your injured ankle back to health is with a comfrey
wrap. Buy three or four whole leaves of this traditional trauma-treating
herb from a health food store. Blanch the leaves by dipping them briefly in
boiling water. Let them cool a bit, then drape them over the injured area
and cover with an elastic bandage. Replace the leaves daily until the
sprain heals.
- RICE is right—Emergency room docs see quite a few sprained ankles. Their advice is almost always to take the following four steps: 1) Rest it, 2) Ice it, 3) Compress it, and 4) Elevate it. Continue these steps for at least two days after the injury.
If
arthritis or painful swelling and stiffness are making your outdoor activities
miserable, then Baker’s Best Arthritis Pain Relief Cream is just the relief you’ve been looking for. Its quick
penetrating action can help bring temporary relief to muscle aches and stiff
joints, putting a youthful bounce back in your step!
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