Good Health Guide - Injuries to the skin
Bruises and sprains
Symptoms
- Painful swelling of the affected tissue or limb
- Altered skin colouring through bruising
- Restricted movement of limbs
- Sports injuries
- Walking injuries
- Working injuries
A little running and stretching before sporting activities helps to warm up the muscles and protect against injuries. In the case of blunt injuries such as bruises or sprains, the following four points should be borne in mind:
REST the affected body part immediately.
Calendula
