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(**Health.com:** [11 Fitness Foods to Help You Get in Shape Faster](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20799877,00.html?xid=Time-injuries-052014)) **Ice** Most injuries start with inflammation, so icing right away can help. Keep cooling sessions to no more than 20 minutes at a time to prevent frostbite or other skin damage. (**Health.com**: [7 Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20815219,00.html?xid=Time-injuries-052014)) **Heat** If you’re still hurting after two or three days, try switching from ice to a heating pad, which will increase blood flow to the affected area and speed healing. (**Health.com:** [Exercises That Help Prevent Knee Pain)](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20600989,00.html?xid=Time-injuries-052014) **Stretch** Once your pain is gone, gently take the muscles and joints through their full range of motion to reduce stiffness and aid in recovery. Stretch several times daily. **Tape** Kinesiology tape (KT) may reduce swelling, take pressure off overused muscles and cut pain. Research on its value is limited, notes Dr. Callahan, but if it seems to help you, stick with it. (**Health.com:** [25 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20788704,00.html?xid=Time-injuries-052014) ) **Cross-train** A running injury doesn’t have to mean a total break from exercise. Try doing some low-impact workouts (Spinning, swimming) to keep your fitness up while your body heals. 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