RICE

[orgasmicliving!!]

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

I did all this, along with smelly balms and constant kneading to increase blood flow, and my leg has healed beautifully (or maybe it wasn't injured as badly as I thought!) so I can play soccer again. I did a longish bike ride yesterday with no ill-effects so I played soccer today and managed to make a scoring pass and even scored a goal, woo hoo!!!

Thanks for all the good advice through this forum. I didn't get neoprene shorts, but I did find a neoprene compression wrap that was fantastic. I can't wait to get back into the swing of things fully, but I am giving myself another week just to be safe. It's started raining quite a bit and it's getting dark early, so biking is going to be interesting!

Now if only I can persuade my wife to give massages. Actually, it doesn't have to be my wife, does it?

[fixedwheelnut]

Another two things you can use alongside Ibuprofen is 'Arnica' tablets or cream a homeopathic anti-immflamatory
Or Lasonil, it is pile cream but great for reducing swelling and bruising anywhere on the body.