When there is still inflammation and tissue repair going on I advise a continued contrast bathing, ie start and finish with cold packs for 3 minutes each for 15-20 minutes. When in the shower or bath cold packs for 3 minutes at the beginning, middle and end of the shower.

After each period of contrast bathing apply either anti-inflammatory gel to the sore areas or a cream containing Arnica, Rhus-tox and Ruta Grav (this can be got for you – if you don’t do homeopathy – no problem.)