Rest, ice, compression, elevation. If you’ve ever suffered a sports injury, you’ve probably heard these four words, better known as the RICE protocol. As the recipient of one separated shoulder joint, ...

Sports physicians have long recommended the R.I.C.E. method — rest, ice, compression, elevation — for muscle injuries, but guidance is changing. By Jenny Gross The prevailing theory on how to treat ...

It has long been recommended that ice is good for injuries, but do you know why? Icing is usually recommended for injuries that cause soft tissue inflammation or swelling. It is also suggested we ice ...

Forty-five years ago, in his book "Sports Medicine," world-renowned physician Dr. Gabe Mirkin introduced the term RICE. RICE, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, subsequently ...

Q: What is best for inflammation, ice or heat? I usually use ice if my knees are really sore and they almost always feel better but I keep hearing that heat is better. A: Dr. Mirkin coined the RICE ...