ICE

Of course, ice has long been regarded as one of the quickest and easiest methods for addressing a variety of ailments, ranging from muscle pain and swelling to inflammation from exercise-related injuries. The National Institutes of Health lists swollen muscles as one of the most common sports injuries dealt with by athletes, and recommends applying ice to a body part experiencing discomfort as the fastest way to reduce swelling. Failure to adequately decrease swelling upon an initial injury can severely delay the body’s healing process, causing you to miss out on valuable exercise time.