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Archives for September 2015

First Aid for Sprains and Strains

September 23, 2015 by Arthur Madore, LMT

We all have had some fall or other type of strain that we know doesn’t qualify for a trip to the emergency room, but puts us in a lot of pain and limits our actions. By example, about 10 years ago I had a fall on a icy ski slope and strained my groin. It was the last run of the day, so I had to drive home with a swollen thigh. I could barely put any weight on the leg as I got out of the car. Just about any movement hurt. I didn’t want to just go to bed with it in this condition. In the past I woke up stiff as a board. So I did some very slow mini moves that gradually got the muscles to relax. As I gained more confidence I was more aggressive about moving quickly but always staying away from any discomfort.

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