Swelling from an injury should be treated with a combination of 4 things: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Rest. This is especially true if the swelling or edema is in the lower body. Swelling in the foot or knee will increase with standing/walking and decrease with resting. Similarly, swelling in the wrist will increase when …
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Which Is Better For Pain Relief: Ice Or Heat? Part 1
If you have a local area of pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, etc), you may have tried some over-the-counter remedies, including ice and heat. But which one should you use? 1. Use ice to treat swelling. This is especially true for swelling in the lower body (knee, ankle, foot). Prop your leg up so that …
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