Managing Inflammation from an Injury - Preparing for the Best Recovery

Managing an athletic injury at time can appear complicated but a few simple steps can make it easier for the practitioner. The sooner the treatment the faster the recovery time. Dr Jeff Spencer DC (Lance Armstrong's Tour DC) claims that treatment received with in four hour of the injury will reduce the recovery time by 50%. The use of R.I.C.E.E. for the first three to five days can also be useful. I use Boswellia Complex, Ligaplex I and Protrypsin; all 2 by 3 immediately and continue for a week to 10 days; the reducing the dosage in half. Additional I use Traumell cream to reduce inflammation locally and reduce bruising. The addition of Black Current Seed Oil at day five will assist with vasodialation in the injured area assisting in clearing swelling in the area and increase the efficacy of the Boswellia Complex. Long term, Ligaplex II is helpful in assisting the ligament achieve full strength.

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