First+Aid,+Bruising

=Bruising= (Return to First Aid)

Thank goodness Bruising is simple.

Alternate hot and cold packs on the bruise and go easy on it. I never bother unless the bruise is severe but the hot-cold helps the blood gather and then leave the system allowing the bruise to go back to normal skin with less soreness, aches, and pain.

If you bruise specific areas including deep muscle and joints you may need to leave the area out of use for a while since using the Bruised area might morsen the condition. In this case the hot and cold should be applied for longer periods so that the deeper or more severe and obstructed bruising can heal.