Why does first aid for sprains/strains etc (Rest Ice Compress Elevate) focus on reducing swelling? Doesn’t swelling help with healing?

Question

It’s my understanding that swelling is the body’s way of delivering healing “supplies” to the injured area. Why are we stopping that from occurring?

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Answer 1

Your body part is sick , it will be swollen and hurt because that’s the symptoms of the sickness.
We can reduce the symptoms with rest/ice/compression.
It’s like a sore throat that is swollen/sore/warm.