Tips on Reducing Swelling

Tips for Sprains and Strains:

A sprain is a tear in a band called a ligament that holds bones together at a joint.
A strain is a tear in a muscle.

The treatment for a sprain or strain is RICE:

• R = Rest the injured body part
• I = Ice
• C = Compression – wrap snugly with a bandage
• E = Elevation – prop injured area up higher than the heart

RICE reduces swelling. Do this process for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat as necessary when painful.

Tips for Insect Stings

• Remove the stinger by scraping it away from the skin with a fingernail or credit card.
• Wash the area and cover with a Band-Aid.
• Use an ice pack to reduce swelling and pain.

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