For information only. Products do not replace diagnosis, treatment or a varied diet. Seek professional advice for symptoms, pregnancy and use by children.
After a sports injury, identifying the injury matters more than finding a supplement for a faster return. A sprain, strain and fracture do not have the same plan. Stop the activity causing pain and consider whether you can use the injured part normally.
First steps
For a mild sprain or strain in the first days, protect the area, reduce loading and elevate it when appropriate. Wrap a cold pack in a towel and use it for no longer than 20 minutes, without direct ice on skin. Ask a professional about support, compression and pain relief. Initially avoid forceful massage and heat.
Inability to bear weight, severe or increasing pain and substantial swelling need prompt assessment. Altered shape, numbness or a cold, discoloured limb need emergency care. Do not mask these with a cream and carry on training.
Food supports the plan rather than replacing it
Keep regular meals and protein sources such as eggs, fish, dairy, beans or tofu. Prepare food ahead if the injury makes cooking difficult. Forever Plant Protein can be compared as a convenient plant protein powder when that format makes eating easier. It does not establish faster ligament healing and does not replace rehabilitation.
Agree on returning to sport by function, strength and your physiotherapist's advice rather than an internet date. Write down permitted exercises and signs for reducing loading. Aloe beverages and cosmetic gels are not treatment for an injured muscle or joint.
Sources: NHS NHS Forever Living NCCIH.
Common questions
Can a cosmetic gel repair a ligament?
No. That claim is outside its cosmetic purpose.
When can I train again?
Follow the injury type, function and professional advice rather than a universal deadline.
