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My knee is swollen & i just took an epsom salt bath . i feel better but it's still a little knot on my knee/thigh/back of knee. should i ice and when?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee pain: Ice is good initially after an injury, or after overuse. Then switch to moist heat as the next step.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

My knee is swollen & i just took an epsom salt bath . i feel better but it's still a little knot on my knee/thigh/back of knee. should i ice and when?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Sneid and 2 doctors agreed

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