4 allied plants of the athlete to alleviate injuries

The “rice” formula to combat sprains

Sport is for some simple fun, many practice it for health and to feel good, others use it to socialize. In any case, both are exposed to injurythe great enemy of the athlete: cramps, sprains, dislocations, contractures, bursitis, sprains, tendonitis, fractures… even, in the long term, shoulder or hip osteoarthritis and knee injuries.

The sprains They are among the most common injuries. They affect the ligaments and capsules, especially in the ankles, knees and wrists.

The first step in an injury like this is to follow the infallible formula of the “rice”, RICE in English, of traumatologists:

“R” for rest, “rest”.”I” for ice for “ice”, that is, a contribution of cold”C” for compression, which consists of keeping the affected part subject.”E” for elevation, that is, put the leg or arm up.

This article has been prepared with the advice of Josep Maria Teixé, herbalist at El Manantial de Salud.