What is Inflammation?

Classic Inflammation

In school they teach that inflammation has four “cardinal signs”:  Pain, Redness, Swelling, and Heat.  This is very true and I see this in the clinic all the time.  This type of inflammation is typically in response to an acute injury of some kind and is best dealt with through the classic RICE method.  (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).

On Sunday I had the privilege of being on the winning relay team at Graniteman Triathlon. We won $1500 to give to charity. How cool!