What's my husband done now? | The biker edition
- City First Aid
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
You’d think after all these years of cycling, he’d see a curb coming. But no!!!
One moment he’s cruising, the next he’s performing a spectacular over-the-handlebars stunt worthy of Cirque du Soleil.
He landed squarely on his kneecap. By the time he’d got himself home, his knee was the size of a grapefruit.
So, like any good first aid household, we went straight for the frozen peas — basically permanent residents in our freezer. Perfect for sprains, bumps, and dinner emergencies.
I suggested wrapping them in a cloth, because, you know… that’s what you do. But apparently my medical degree in common sense didn’t count. He slapped that bag of peas straight on bare skin.
Twenty minutes later the swelling started to go down… and the colour started to come up. Not from the bruise, but from the bag itself (thanks, Talleys).
So yes, the peas helped the swelling. They also gave him the most dramatic “bruise” I’ve ever seen.
Moral of the story? Listen to your wife.
…No? Okay then — at least wrap the peas. Your skin (and your spouse) will thank you later. 😉
First Aid for Strains, Sprains and Bruising: Soft Tissue Injury
The traditional approach is R.I.C.E.D. and avoid H.A.R.M.
R.I.C.E.D. = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Dr/Diagnosis
H.A.R.M. = Avoid Heat, Alcohol, Running (activity), Massage for 72 hrs
Evolving Practice: Some physios now recommend PEACE & LOVE instead: A two-phase model that blends protection, movement, and optimism for recovery.
PEACE: Protect, Elevate, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compress, Educate
LOVE: Load, Optimism, Vascularisation, Exercise
The key message: gentle, gradual movement helps tissue heal - but if there’s serious swelling, pain, or instability, always get it checked out.
His knee healed. Not sure about his ego, though. 😅
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