Is there anything better than Icy Hot and R.I.C.E for muscle strains?

Bio freeze is my friend. Works really well for aches and pains. That and a stiff Jack and Coke does wonders...

Apple Cider Vinegar bath...helps pull out lactic acid out of the muscle. Stretching would suffice and yeah it will hurt but it does get the job done so your body can repair itself.

How about increasing potassium for repair; like bananas?

I've always used the muscle rollers.... That thing works wonders