Many experts advise applying PRICEM:

• Protection €“ use slings, braces, supports and athletic tape to support the affected area and ensure the injury doesn't worsen
• Rest €“ injuries require time to heal, therefore customers should take it easy and not make things worse by continuing to use the affected area
• Ice €“ ice packs and cold therapy help to reduce swelling and inflammation, and can numb pain
• Compression €“ compression bandages stabilise the affected joint and combat swelling
• Elevation €“ lifting the injured area higher than the level of the heart reduces blood flow, which minimises swelling and inflammation
• Medication €“ OTC products can help to manage the pain associated with many minor musculoskeletal conditions.