Rice is great with stir-fry and it’s a perfect pairing for beans, but your plate isn’t the only place these four letters should appear in your health regimen. It can also help you recover from an injury faster. No, eating rice will not necessarily help heal a sprained ankle, but R.I.C.E. will. This acronym stands for: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; and it’s the basic formula for taking care of sprained ankles and other minor injuries.
Here’s how to use R.I.C.E. to your advantage:
Rest - If you sprain your ankle stop all movement as soon as you possibly can. Never try to walk or stand on an injured limb.
Ice - Sit down and have someone retrieve a bag of ice, frozen peas or a cold compress for you.
Compression - Apply it directly to the ankle, using an ACE bandage (those stretchy, elastic bandages) to secure the ice. This will create compression over the injury site and reduce swelling.
Elevation - Finally, elevate your foot above heart by lying down and propping your ankle up on some pillows. Stay off of your foot for a few days if possible and your injury should heal nicely.
Following R.I.C.E. relieves pain, limits swelling, speeds healing, and protects the injured area. Knowing this simple formula is something you will use time and time again, whether for yourself or someone else. So just remember: It’s as easy as R.I.C.E.
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