best way to reduce swelling

[ticobay831]

As said in the tittle really
I know theres
cold hoseing
hot and cold sponging
or those ice pack thingys

What do you use or consider to be the best and fastest way to reduce swellings on the legs

Thanks
Debs x

 

[kerilli]

ice gel packs, bandaged on for 10 mins, then a gap of about 20 mins, then ice gel again. repeat as often as possible for first 24/48 hours. boring but worth it imho. looseish stable bandages overnight to promote circulation, then start again with ice gel.

 

[faerie666]

Depends what caused the swelling. If it's infection, lymphanghitis, bruising or similar then gentle walking is the quickest and best way to reduce swelling. If it's tendon injury, fracture, etc then icing and bute.

 

[Persephone]

Witchhazel as well if the skins's not broken.