If you haven’t heard, it’s no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Stop doing the RICE method and start doing METH instead. I coined the acronym METH about a decade ago and it’s been very popular ever since. The reason is simple: it works! METH stands for movement, elevation, traction, and heat. Notice…
As I mention in my article Radical Methods of Injury Rehabilitation, the standard procedure for most injuries involves anti-inflammatories and painkillers along with RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Normally, what do I recommend? Almost the exact opposite! No rest and no compression, use movement with traction instead. According to Dr. Tim McKnight (2010), rest…