4. Applying Ice
Applying ice to a fracture site is one of the first things that they teach you to do as part of a first-aid class, and it’s one of the best things that you can do for a recent break or fracture in order to help reduce the inflammation and swelling – sometimes it can even help the bruising to subside. If you have sustained a recent fracture, then applying ice to it and letting it rest should be the first thing that you do – but of course, it’s not just something you should be doing immediately after the fracture has taken place.
Applying ice to a fracture can help to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation even during the six to eight week healing period, and it’s even useful for injuries that have healed up decades ago but experience a flare-up.
Sometimes the application of heat is better for soothing old injuries. For the rest, invest in ice packs that stay cool for longer.