Is it a Good Time To Rest?
As mentioned above, exercise is not a good idea in some cases—quite the opposite. Instead of moving your thigh, you should rest the articulations and wait for them to heal correctly before restarting your exercise routine. That’s why a RICE method is set in motion, especially after trauma.
RICE stands for:
- Rest: Rest is the first thing to do. After any injury, your body will automatically send out a signal to slow down and not move for 24-48 hours. This allows your body to rest and heal. Your muscles will begin to repair themselves and send blood back to the affected area.
- Ice: It is also known as temperature therapy and involves using ice packs on the area to numb the sensation of pain and reduce inflammation. Ice is very important. It helps decrease swelling and speed up the healing process. Before applying ice, it is essential to remember that the skin can be damaged if exposed to direct cold for too long, so you must not use it for too long. Ice also helps decrease the feeling of pain and discomfort in the joints. This can be done by placing an ice pack on the joint for 20 minutes daily. The joint will become less sensitive to pain, and the inflammation will begin to disappear.