3. Compression
Apply gentle and steady pressure to your muscles to ensure that you compress it in a non-damaging way. This will prevent inflammation and swelling which is the main thing that slows down the healing process. The best way to compress the injury without causing further damage is by adding an elastic bandage and wrapping it around the muscle.
If you notice the muscle swelling, leave the bandage on until it starts to recede. That said, it’s important that you don’t go overboard and wrap the bandage around the muscle too tightly as this could restrict the flow of blood to the muscles which may lead to a clot or other issues.
If you start seeing a purplish hue on your skin, remove the bandage and apply a new one, but this time don’t wrap it around the muscle as tightly to ensure that the blood is able to flow freely. If the skin remains blue, gently rub the area until it takes on a healthier shade.