Bruises that just won't heal

[RichardHangHong]

Hi guys,

I need some advice. I was in a tournament a couple of weeks ago and got a rather bruised forearm and shin that also got scraped up a bit.

In the past I'm sure I used to heal pretty quickly but 2 weeks on the bruises still look pretty nasty and are tender if they get hit.

Is there anything I can do/use to help them heal faster now and to get bruising to heal quicker in the future like it used to?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Richard

[Shotokan-kez]

I probably wont be much help richard but try witch hazel. I have never used it personally but my nana swears by it.

[RichardHangHong]

Cheers Kez,

I'm going to the pharmacy later so I'll see if I can pick some up. I heard arnica (sp?) is supposed to be good for bruises but I've no idea what it is, some sort of cream?

[ninjanurse]

Arnica is a homeopathic remedy great for bruises and muscle aches. It usually comes in small pills. You may need to go to a whole foods or health food type store to get it.

[Sohan]

Try warm compresses. They will speed up healing and help eliminate the dead blood cells from the tissue.

I have found that I heal better in the days after severe bruising with an added dose of Vitamin C as well.

With respect,

Sohan

[Jeet Kune Do]

Cheers Kez,

I'm going to the pharmacy later so I'll see if I can pick some up. I heard arnica (sp?) is supposed to be good for bruises but I've no idea what it is, some sort of cream?

check the google images

[Shui Tora]

Brusises are bleeding under the skin, or bleeding in the tissue cells...

I found that tiger balm worked well for a horrible shin bruise... There are ointments on the market that increases rate of healing... Just gotta look

[RichardHangHong]

Just thought I'd give you all an update.

The pain of the bruising on both my arms and shins have gone, but I've still got a couple of rather nasty looking patches that are slowly fading away.

Thanks for your help and advice guys. Oh and Sohan, the warm compresses worked a treat! Cheers!

[Sohan]

Thanks for your help and advice guys. Oh and Sohan, the warm compresses worked a treat! Cheers!

Glad to hear you're healing up!

With respect,

Sohan