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I am frequently asked as to whether to use ice or heat on a specific injury, and it really depends on what type of injury you are presented with.
An acute injury is typically characterized by sharp or throbbing pain, swelling and loss of function, usually apparent as stiffness. This acute phase of injury can last up to three to four days, and the primary goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and pain to allow the tissues to heal. You may have heard of the acronym ‘RICE’, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Each of these steps help to promote healing during this phase.
When deadlines are looming and my to-do list is forever getting longer, it's easy to forget how important healthy posture is to having a pain-free back. The trouble is, the more prevalent back pain is, the longer it takes to complete the task list ahead and the less effective the work becomes. When I find myself working long hours at my desk, I use these tips to keep my spine in shape.
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So I decided this year as new little gardening adventure to grow potatoes in a garbage can.