Is soaking in a warm Epsom salt helpful for an injury?
No. The treatment of choice immediately following an injury is Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE) of the injured area. This will help deter the progression of swelling in the area and allow for better healing to take place. When should I use an ace wrap? Ace wraps can provide compression and support to an area. They can be used on an area that has visible swelling. Never sleep with an ace wrap on and it should feel snug, not tight or restricting. How long should I use ice or heat? 15- 20 minutes and wait for 1 hour before re-applying. How long does it take for a sprain to completely heal? Depending on the severity of injury, most ligaments will heal in 4-8. Some ligaments don’t heal well and may require a surgery to repair. In this case, healing will take longer. How do I strengthen a sprained ligament? You are not able to strengthen a ligament but you are able to strengthen the muscles around the ligament. If I don’t stretch or do a warm-up before activity will I injure mysel
