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I just recently had a pretty bad knee injury about a week ago with bruising from my hamstring to my feet i've already seen a primary and orthopedic surgeon i'm just curious if using a sauna would be a good idea to help healing or woul that exacerbate?
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If the swelling is under control using a moist sauna, steam bath, with massage can help heal the hematoma.
Answered 7/16/2022
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