Someone finally explained RICE to me ("R" I had well figured already). I am now the proud owner of one of those gel packs that you can put in the freezer or microwave. It has worked wonders so far. Unless that was the anti-inflammatory-gel-soaked pad under the criss-cross elastoplast strapping under the splints in the walking boots :oP
The series of 10 physiotherapist sessions perscribed by my MD start tomorrow.