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Sprained my a week ago. i have been icing it & wrapping it. it is sore & stable but not painful. however it is bruised, swollen & sometimes numb ?
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Bruised: At this point do not ice it. The more you use it the quicker and stronger it will heal. The bruising can be from torn ligaments or swelling in the muscles. As long as things are progressively getting better you should be good.
Answered 8/8/2017
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