| Elevate
& rest the sprained joint and use ice
or an alternative such as frozen peas wrapped
in a cloth for around. 15 minutes. Apply
a crepe bandage to the sprained joint, resting
it until pain levels subside sufficiently.
Sprained joints can be painful for periods
of up to and beyond several days.
Follow the
simple advice of RICE for sprains - Rest,
Ice, Compression, Elevation. |