I see what you're saying. And there was a short discussion of inflammation and healing earlier in the thread. And I think it's true what you are saying, up to a point. But there are many things to be considered. For one thing, the initial first aid allows a quicker return to movement and activity which speeds up healing and seems to provide a better long term result. Inflammation is allowed to run it's course but the quicker a person can return to movement the better. Pesonal experience shows this to be the case but can I swear by it? No. Always go by what your doctor says. But since a doctor will likely tell you to use rice (except maybe for compression) who are we to listen to. Researchers? Doctors? Our own instinct?

Inflammation is one piece of the puzzle for sure but the inflammatory process is not a perfect on. Any medical doctor can tell you that inflamation begets inflamation.

What seems to be the case is when the RICE regimen is not employed you have pain and swelling and if the injury is bad enough you have forced immobilization because of the pain and inflammation involved. Then it can seem like the injury is "healed up". But what has happened is scar tissue has been allowed to accumulate. Which makes rehab less effective if it is adhered to. But may people would just assume they are good to go and return to regular activities and end up with a long term recurring problem.

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.