For the first 72 hours, apply ice, use elevation and, in consultation with a doctor, take anti-inflammatory medication. After 72 hours, use hot packs to bring blood into the muscle and provide nourishment, which accelerates healing.
In 2014, Harvick won five races, tying his season-best effort. He won a career-high eight poles â two more than in his 13 previous seasons combined. He led 2,137 laps, becoming only the third driver to lead more than 2,000 laps in a single season since 2000.
Harvick is the former owner of Kevin Harvick Incorporated, a race team that fielded cars in the Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series between 2004 and 2011. He is the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and a two-time Xfinity Series champion.