what is the best way to get rid of swelling?!
Question: What is the best way to get rid of swelling?
Answers:
"ice" is truly not the way to go;; a flexible gel cold pack is the best cuz it doesn't offer any deterrent to the tissue;; anyhow, a cold pack for 15-20 minutes & then again any time the knee has gone through any agitation until the swelling has been down for @ least 3 days consecutively;; also, movement to the knee itself, gradual & progressive until you can reach full range both ways (straightening & bending)..if ya don't know how far, check your other leg;; another thing is to use the leg the way it's suppose to be used..don't guard or protect it cuz it will only give you more grief doing so...ever a boo-boo, ya cold pack it & move it!!! good luck, but truly an easy fix..IF this swelling gets worse or even stays the same size for a week, then it;s time to contact the doc....
you need to put ice on it it will help if you just got it.you should try to stay off it as much as you can.try not to run on it just walk every where that will help.
Ice it. 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
use a frozen bag of peas or an icepack. it will help reduce the swelling
Try toothpaste.