A mnemonic for the basic treatment principles of any musculoskeletal<unk> s is PRICE: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation: * Protection: Guard the<unk>  to prevent further injury. * Rest: Reduce or stop using the injured area for 48 hours. * Ice: Put an ice pack on the injured area for 20 minutes at a time, 4 to 8 times per day. Use a cold pack, ice bag, or a plastic bag filled with crushed ice that has been wrapped in a towel. * Compression: Compress the area with bandages, such as an elastic wrap, to help stabilize the<unk> . * Elevation: Keep the injured area elevated above the level of the heart. Use a pillow to help elevate the injury. If pain and stiffness persist, see a doctor. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) visits to orthopedic specialists for<unk>  pain has been rising since 1998 and in 2005 over 13 million patients sought medical care for<unk>  pain, of which only 34 percent were related to injury.
Shoulder problem
Rotator cuff tear
Ankle problems
Low back pain
Back injury
Round ligament pain
Back pain
Middle back pain