How to treat a really bad bruise?

So, you took a nasty fall, and your leg is now colorful enough to rival the rainbow. You want to find out how to treat that really bad bruise? Look no further! I got you covered with my expert advice.

Ice Ice Baby!

First things first: Time is of the essence when treating bruises. If you want it gone faster than Usain Bolt on steroids (don’t do drugs), apply ice straight away for at least 15 minutes. Don’t put the ice directly onto your skin unless you’re into shifting pain because well…that’s not cool dude! Wrap that thang in a towel or cloth before applying so Mama’s little baby doesn’t cry too much.

Wait A Minute

What’s up Doc? After icing for around 15-20 minutes, give yourself an intermission then repeat after an additional 30 minutes if it still hurts like hell another round or two throughout the day wouldn’t go amiss – variations in sensitivity 🤔 .

Magic Bag Of Peas

To all my Veggie lovers out there… don’t eat these guys yet! As bizarre as it sounds, frozen peas may work wonders as second-line therapy due to their shape perfectly fitting around contours of limbs (no cold soreness intended) unlike some clunky gel packs we’ve seen on TV shopping channels/infomercials.

Compress It!

Compression bandages are like sports bras; they hold everything in place & make sure nothing jiggles until its ready (or never) but switching them up from internal organs ,now around affected areas shan’t stop coltan trafficking but will help control swelling #SAVETHEWORLD . And by compressing earlier rather than later it can reduce inflammation significantly making recovery speedier!

Pro tip🍫

Don‘t tape anything too tight otherwise you’ll be left with a bruise so bad it will feel you’ve been out partying for too long (if that’s possible?)
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Remember The R.I.C.E. Protocol

When suffering from an injury, remember good things come in fours (except abortions)! And the same stands true for the infamous “R.I.C.E.” protocol:

Rest & Relax…But Only For A Bit

Take some off days flexible depending on pain points (this is key) and let your body do its job whilst you Netflix and chill – don’t forget to always ask permission first though as he/she has also put their own hard yards in too!

Ice To Ease Your Pain

It’s pretty self-explanatory now but ice ice baby for 15-20 minutes then rest/wait another 30 before repeating several times throughout day once again, see what works best stretch at foosball table or something similarly random.

Compression Will Cut You Down To Size

As we’ve discussed earlier, compression can help reduce inflammation by containing all that jiggly flesh internally external areas unfortunately require clothing although our ninja outfits soon might help us out around this… fingers crossed #qanon .

Elevate Accordingly 👗👖

I’m not saying wear stripper heels like Bella Hadid but elevating a man or woman’s leg whilst lying down can lead to reduction of swelling & improve circulation simultaneously.(once again female outfits work better due to skirts guys try kilts) Once having risen above usual elbow chair level,you want to maintain it for approximately two hours/day overall #VICTORY.

Don’t Be Too Macho-Macho Man Forget Over-The-Counter Medications💊

Sometimes even heroes need some additional superpowers remember Ace inhibitors/Calcium Channel Blockers ? Time may allow them certain healing at lower dosages of course but can always opt for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like aspirin as well moving to opioids provides benefits BUT shall be left at discretion/recommendation of family physician due to potential side effects.

But First, Contact Your Primary Care Physician

If pain persists or seems unbearable within 48 hours don’t forget about reaching out to medical professionals for further assessment; there might be some underlying factors not immediately visible that may require extra attention.

Keep Moving🏃‍♂️

Last but not least: Allow Yourself To Move & Groove…but with caution! This doesn’t mean jumping around and engaging in salsa lessons. Instead, try leg-moving exercises while sitting down such as ankle circles & flexes even getting up periodically for gentle stretches (workplace yoga anyone?) never hurts but helps circulatory system.

Pro Tip #2 🐔

Don’t cluck your way through recovery by refusing any movement since we need oxygenated blood delivered throughout our bodies so ‘best behavior’ recommended’

So there you have it folks- the ultimate guide on treating a really nasty bruise (or several…somebody’s been clumsy!) Be sure to remember these guidelines next time an accidental spill hits you; do share caffeinated beverages fairly amongst friends too especially when another spill could ruin day instead going home empty handed so make insurance policies besties asap!

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