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The RICE method is a popular protocol for treating injuries. But did you know that the guy who created the RICE method has since recanted his original stance?

Research has shown that ice will actually delay healing. Ice constricts blood vessels leading to a low-oxygen environment that hampers healing. Ice also suppresses the release of IGF-1, a hormone that plays a crucial role in the healing and regeneration of muscles and other injured tissues.

Ice can help with symptoms of pain by numbing the local nerves, but it won't help you to "heal quicker."

So when it comes to healing an injury, is your goal to alleviate symptoms as quickly as possible? Or is your goal to heal optimally and completely?

Read more about the RICE method, anti-inflammatories, and injury healing in our blog post from Dr. Andrew () here: https://correcttoes.com/foot-help/r-i-c-e-is-wrong-healing-injuries-by-dr-andrew-wojciechowski-nd/