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This condition occurs most commonly Ice application helps to decrease pain, motions while applying pressure all the
No Bones About It in contact or stick sports, and in areas swelling, and inflammation. The cold length of the bruise and muscle
Physio Talk! such as the thigh muscle and upper arm. makes the veins in the tissues contract, • Can be performed until skin is pink and
During the healing phase of a bruise, reducing circulation. Once the cold is cold, or as tolerated
calcium can become deposited causing removed, the veins overcompensate
a hard bone like structure within the and dilate, and blood rushes into the • Can repeat 3-4x throughout the day,
Kristen MacDonell, muscle. The exact cause is unclear; area. The infusion of blood in the area and as required
MScPT, HBKin however, it happens more in athletes brings with it the necessary nutrients Do NOT Ice Massage if:
with repetitive or direct trauma in the to help the injured muscles to heal.
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, • There is increasing pain
same area before the bruised muscle has The massage action also helps to break
is a local registered Physiotherapist the appropriate time to heal. down the pooling blood and assist the • You develop a skin rash
and Owner of MacDonell Family re-absorption.
Clients will describe a hard painful • You are making any swelling worse
Physiotherapy.
area at the site of the bruise which may How to Perform Ice Massage: • You are about to exercise - always ice
Break me Down!
impact strength or function of the limb. • Freeze water in a small dixie cup massage post activity
Talking: Bruises & Ice Massage
In most cases, if the area is allowed to overnight As everyone’s situation is unique always
As the end of lacrosse season draws heal properly, this calcification or bone consult a registered health professional
• Peel back the top layer of the cup until
upon us, and with baseball in full swing, formation will reabsorb on its own. to help create a management plan that’s
you have an ice massage popsicle
I am seeing a lot of clients with calcified However, there is a trick that can help effective and safe for you!
• Gently rub in circular or figure “8”
bruises or bruises with pooling, stagnant expedite the process and ease pain: Ice Stay Cool!
blood. Massage.
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