The Body Nerd Show

020 What to Do About Swelling


Listen Later

I sprained my ankle this weekend. And not just a sort-of-ouchy-sprain but a fall-on-your-face-and-burst-into-tears kind of sprain. But my approach to a sprained ankle (and any acute injury) is a bit different AND will get you back to pain-free faster. Whether you've sprained your ankle or not, this is a must-listen so you have the info the next time you need it!

On today's episode, I cover...

  • What swelling actually is and why it's not a bad thing
  • Why RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is old news
  • Exactly what I did that is allowing me to walk without pain three days after a seriously dramatic ankle sprain
  • And how you can handle your next injury (without being afraid!)

All the links:

- www.aewellness.com/podcast

- Wanderlust Festivals Summer 2019 - use code AELLISWL19 to save 10%

- Voodoo Floss + Compression Bands for swelling

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community

- Come hang out with me on Instagram

- Download a free plan with 9 simple things to soothe yourself when you're in pain

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Body Nerd ShowBy Alexandra Ellis

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

95 ratings


More shows like The Body Nerd Show

View all
Casefile True Crime by Casefile Presents

Casefile True Crime

36,973 Listeners

In The Dark by The New Yorker

In The Dark

28,505 Listeners

Crime Junkie by Audiochuck

Crime Junkie

368,930 Listeners

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast by Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

98 Listeners

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

3,785 Listeners