Bob Steinkraus
1st June 2000, 05:53
RICE.
This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Don't do any exercise or use your arm. Rub it with ice until it is bright pink every hour or two. Compression and Elevation are meant to minimize swelling, which is probably too late. You may be taking some kind of medications for the injury. If not, consider some non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like aspirin or ibuprufn (Advil or Motrin). Please note that acetominophen (Tylenol) does not have the anti-inflammatory effect you are looking for. Standard dose for soft tissue injury is about 800 milligrams every four hours or so.
Ignore all these directions if they conflict with the advice of a responsible MD.
Good luck. Shoulders are very unforgiving joints.
Regards,
Bob Steinkraus
This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Don't do any exercise or use your arm. Rub it with ice until it is bright pink every hour or two. Compression and Elevation are meant to minimize swelling, which is probably too late. You may be taking some kind of medications for the injury. If not, consider some non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like aspirin or ibuprufn (Advil or Motrin). Please note that acetominophen (Tylenol) does not have the anti-inflammatory effect you are looking for. Standard dose for soft tissue injury is about 800 milligrams every four hours or so.
Ignore all these directions if they conflict with the advice of a responsible MD.
Good luck. Shoulders are very unforgiving joints.
Regards,
Bob Steinkraus