Do you put a hot or cold pack on your knees when its swollen becuse I bumped it.!
Question: I bumped my knee so I want to know if I put hot or cold pack on it because its swollen.
Answers: I bumped my knee so I want to know if I put hot or cold pack on it because its swollen.
Cold will reduce swelling or bruising. Heat won't improve it, but if it soothes you, try it.
during the 1st 24 hours put cold on it 15 min on 20 min off as much as possible then after 24 hours put warm on it for 15 min on and 20 min off until the ache goes away
both in alternate intervals...lie down on your back and place pillows under it for elavation! about 4 hours will do and swelling should have disapated!
Cold for 48 hours then heat
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
works for me all the time