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Standard Treatment for Injuries May Be Counterproductive
If you have ever been injured, you probably heard that you should employ RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation—to speed recovery. You may have taken ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medication to relieve pain and speed healing. New research suggests we shouldn’t be using ice or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to recover from many injuries. […]