my knee has swollen to double the size it normally is?!


Question: My knee has swollen to double the size it normally is?
i banged my knee pretty hard and now its swollen, theres obviously nothing broken as i can still run on it. any ideas to what this could be?

Answers:

Yes, you have inflammation coupled with a lot of 'edema' (swelling due to water)...stay off it, don't go running for a few days, and use the RICE, Rest, Ice, Elevation method to reduce the swelling.

Avoid heating it and don't wrap it.

Lay off the salt shaker and avoid sweets (cola and energy drinks especially)

If pain persists after 4 days, see a Bowen Specialist (google Bowen or Bowtech and find someone in your area: they will charge you $65 but it's worth it!)




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