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I damaged my calf muscle in a riding accident 10 days ago. it didnt hurt at first, bruising came out on day 3 and has gone now but a large sore hard swelling left on my calf which isnt easing and is warm. I've iced daily and used compression bandage and ibuprofen gel. any advice?
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Sgt.lindalee Smiller1984
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Hi Smiller, FIRST....If it is still warm, with a lump, you should consult your DR, to be sure it isnt something like a blood clot, if its just from an injured muscle, you could try heat...after 36hrs you can use heat to relax the muscles instead of ice, or you alternate 15min heat/15 min cold, apply meds or anti-inflammatories, then exercise and use ice after for cooling and swelling!! Keep an eye on it, if you get pain in the lump, it swells, your foot/toes get cold/tingly, call in...Good Luck🍀