Initial Treatment What is the most typical first response to injury?  RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). We've all done it, and its very important in the early stages of injury, particularly for the first few days to a week. Rest: Relative rest to reduce the stress placed on the injured tissue. Ice: 20 minutes on/off/on. Reduces swelling, inflammation, and pain. Compression: wrapping the injured area, may reduce swelling and also helps with pain relief. Will also improve [...]

"There may not be a single body system that can't be improved by getting sufficient sleep." -Keith Poorbaugh Sleep is one of the most important things we do, or don't do enough. We spend approximately 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Proper or improper sleep plays a role in every body system. Insufficient sleep can result in increased pain perception, depression, and impaired motor skills just to name a few. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates 50-70 million [...]