5. Compression
R .I.C.E. is a great way to treat small injuries including broken toes. Getting rid of the pain and speeding recovery time are two benefits of this treatment method. Toe fractures that are not complex will heal well with this treatment. When dealing with a broken toe, you can use light amounts of compression. Typically compression is used to treat twisted or sprained joints. Compressing the injury is a great way to reduce swelling, however, tying a broken toe to tightly can cause more injury to the bone.
You can use a light amount of compression paired with an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling until the injury can be wrapped in a splint or with buddy bonding. If you suspect that you have a broken toe, you should seek an x-ray from your healthcare provider before applying too much compression to the injury.
Not only do you risk further pain, but you can cause the bone to break further, or to heal improperly.