If you’re a dancer (or a dance mom), you’ve probably heard these before: “Just stretch it out.” “Take an ice bath.” “Rest a couple days and you’ll be fine.” If your dancer is always sore or seems to always get that same hip or knee pain after a weekend of back-to-back rehearsals, then you already know it’s not that simple. Let’s go over some more effective ways to ensure your dancer is staying happy and healthy. The Old-School Approach: “Rest and Ice Everything” For years, th