October 13, 200619 yr 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.ThanksRichard Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
October 13, 200619 yr I probably wont be much help richard but try witch hazel. I have never used it personally but my nana swears by it. Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk
October 13, 200619 yr Author 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? Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
October 13, 200619 yr 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. "A Black Belt is only the beginning." Heidi-A student of the arts Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis http://the100info.tumblr.com/
October 13, 200619 yr 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 "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu
October 21, 200619 yr 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 A drop of sweat spent in practice is a drop of blood saved in a battle.A person who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the man doing it.
October 22, 200619 yr 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 To know the road ahead; ask those coming back... ~ Chinese Proverb" The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. " ~ Master Funakoshi
October 23, 200619 yr Author 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! Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
October 23, 200619 yr 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 "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu
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