Houk Chiropractic Clinics

3809 North Monroe ◊ Spokane, WA 99205 ◊ (509) 326.3795

9720 North Nevada ◊ Spokane, WA 99218 ◊ (509) 464.CARE (2273)

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Hot & Cold Therapy for Injuries

The acronym R.I.C.E. is often used to remember the four basic methods of speeding injury recovery:

bulletRest: The injured body part should be immobilized for 3 to 6 days.
bulletIce: This is the best method for soft-tissue injuries, to reduce swelling, bleeding, spasms and pain. Apply within 24 hours of injury, using the 20-50 rule of 20 minutes on, 50 minutes off. With our CorPak™, you can both ice and heat. To activate, you simply chill in the freezer or heat in the microwave. CorPaks also feature a soft “frost free” surface that protects your skin and non-toxic gel that’s biodegradable.
bulletCompression: For a severe injury, immediate compression (pressure) is important to decrease bleeding and keep fluids from pooling in the area. Compression should be continued throughout the day and removed at night. The adjustable strapping on our CorPaks makes it easy to ice and compress simultaneously
bulletElevation: Elevating the injured area above the heart helps reduce internal bleeding and swelling.

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