2006-08-26 12:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by gr8diver2000 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The RICE principle. Rest Ice Compression Elevation. First 4 hours Ice every 20 mins of the hour.
2006-08-26 12:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by fosman91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember R.I.C.E
REST- Stay off of it as much as possible
ICE- (For the first 24 hrs.) 20 minutes on 20 minutes off per hour, after 48-72hrs use heat.
COMPRESSION- (not more than 48-72 hrs) wrap an ace bandage around the calf, not to tight! This helps reduce swelling.
ELEVATION- Elevate your leg to the level of your heart using pillows while you are applying ice, sitting or sleeping.
Good Luck! If it's not feeling better in 48-72 hrs you should see a Dr.! Hope you feel better!.
2006-08-26 19:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Meri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice packs....I pulled a ham string while warming up for a class I was taking and stretched way too far...I used ice packs all night and was able to go to class the very next night...
2006-08-26 19:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure it's pulled and not cramped really bad? If it's pulled alternate ice and heat a couple of times a day and take it easy on it. If it's cramps, increase your potassium (banana's or multi-vitamin).
2006-08-26 20:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by Larry V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gone to the doctor about this??? But, anyway, probably rest would help.
2006-08-26 19:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by winona e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋