3. Bruising
Bruises are a form of contusion — closed wounds — that occur whenever your body endures a traumatic injury. When you break a bone, the fragments can cut into capillaries and force them to burst. The blood will then gather beneath your skin which is what causes the blue texture associated with bruises. Much like with swelling, you can use ice to treat the bruise so that it gradually dissipates.
Alternatively, heat can also be utilized to improve the blood flow to the area and drain out the pool of blood that’s causing the blueing. Elevation also works on bruising much like swelling because it allows any pooled up blood to escape from the site of the injury. Various studies have also shown that ingesting vitamin C could help clear up bruises faster. Whichever route you take, just be sure to stick to the treatment.