Further lab tests show that EGCG blocked a chemical chain reaction linked to inflammation and joint damage. The results from this study suggest that EGCG may be of potential therapeutic value in regulating the joint destruction in RA, write Ahmed and colleagues.
A sprain can be mild, moderate or severe. Call your doctor about a foot sprain that causes pain or prevents you from using your foot. For mild sprains, apply the RICE treatment -- Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
Applying ice is a good sprained finger treatment as it helps to reduce swelling and relieves pain. Be sure to avoid placing ice directly on the skin. Wrap ice or an ice pack in a towel and apply to your finger every 10-20 minutes, 4 times daily, until the pain and swelling have subsided.