Alternative practitioners endorse RICE: Rest, Ice for 48 hours, Compression (wrapping in an elastic bandage), and Elevation of the sprain or strain above the level of the heart.
Generally 2:1 That is 2 cups of water for every cup of rice. If you want your rice to be less sticky you can use as little as 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice. 1.5:1