If swelling is a natural thing, why do we wear compression socks, elevate our swollen feet, and put them in ice? Doesnt the blood being there allow the body to cure the area?
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Because swelling is what nature thinks is best for us. It’s a built-in immobilization mechanism.
In a vacuum, it’s pretty effective.
But we have more resources available to us. Stuff like bandages and ice packs and heating pads… We can selectively immobilize an injury and treat it in a number of different ways that still allow for semi-normal functioning and most importantly, faster recovery than doing nothing and letting nature run its course.
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