Strains and Sprains Strains and sprains should be treated initially by the ‘RICE’ procedure: R rest the injured part I apply ice or a cold compress C comfortably support the injury E elevate the injured part This treatment may be sufficient to relieve the symptoms, but if you do not know how severe the injury is, treat it as a broken bone and seek medical advice. More information can be found here: https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/learn-first-aid/strains-and-sprains Manage Cookie Preferences