The standard procedure for most injuries often involves anti-inflammatories, painkillers, and the RICE method—rest, ice, compression, and elevation. But what if this approach is slowing down recovery instead of promoting it? A Different Approach to Healing Instead of following the conventional method, I recommend the opposite: This approach, which I call METH (Movement, Elevation, Traction,…
Curcumin is a supplement often recommended to weight lifters because it helps reduce inflammation and supports overall joint and muscle health. Guys in the iron game tend to experience iron overload due to high red meat consumption. As I’ve mentioned before, curcumin can help reduce the build-up of iron in the blood (see here). Supporting…
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! The Problem with Traditional Methods No rest and no compression, use movement with traction instead. According to…