Emergency Injury Care in Arlington, Open 24/7
If you have a painful sprain or a sudden injury, you shouldn't have to wait for help. Our medical team is ready right now with on-site X-rays and CT scans to get you a fast, accurate diagnosis for bone and soft tissue issues. We are licensed for 23-hour observation if you need extra monitoring, and we even offer free follow-up visits if your symptoms don't improve. You can walk in anytime, day or night.
How to Use the RICE Method for Sprains and Strains
The standard approach for treating minor injuries at home
The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) is the most effective way to handle soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains. Starting this process immediately after you get hurt helps manage the pain and supports your body's natural healing process.
Give your body time to repair
The First Step: Rest
Rest is the most important part of the recovery process. When you injure yourself, you need to stop any activity that puts stress on the area. This prevents further damage and allows your body to focus its energy on repairing the injured muscles or ligaments.
Guidelines for cooling the injury
Keep Swelling Down with Ice
To control swelling and ease the pain, apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes every few hours during the first two or three days. The cold helps shrink blood vessels to reduce blood flow and acts as a natural numbing agent to take the edge off the sharpest pain.
How to wrap the injury correctly
Support with Compression
A compression bandage provides the support you need while actively working to keep swelling in check. Make sure the wrap is snug but not tight enough to cut off your circulation. We recommend starting the wrap at the point furthest from your heart and working your way up with steady, even pressure.
Let gravity do the work
Speed Up Recovery with Elevation
Elevation is vital for draining fluid and reducing pressure around the injury. By propping the injured limb up so it is higher than your heart, you use gravity to move excess fluid away from the area. This can significantly reduce throbbing and help you get moving again much sooner.
Patient Resources
Everything you need for your recovery and emergency care.
At PrimeCare Emergency Center, our care for you doesn't stop once you're stabilized. We've gathered these resources to help you understand your medical rights, manage the recovery process for common injuries, and see how our 24/7 diagnostic tools help us provide the right treatment when every second counts.
Knowing When to Get Your Injury Checked
We provide 24/7 emergency care for sprains and minor injuries right here in Arlington.
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are great first steps for a minor injury, but sometimes home care is not enough. If you are dealing with severe pain, heavy swelling, or if things do not look better after three days, it is time to come in. Our team uses digital X-rays and advanced imaging to see if it is a serious sprain or a fracture, ensuring you get the right treatment plan immediately. With no wait times and a focus on getting you back on your feet, we are here to help you feel better fast.
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