Applying an ice pack on a swollen or inflamed area can considerably reduce the pain and swelling. It reduces the blood flow to the ice applied area, thus reducing the inflammation reaction. It also temporarily reduces the nerve activity in that area, which also reduces the pain felt by you.
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Can my twisted knee cause any ligament or meniscus tear?
Query: Hello doctor, I was playing football yesterday, and as I stretched for the ball, my right leg which was in the air got caught at the end of my foot causing my foot to go outwards and my knee to twist. I continued to play, but my knee felt unstable, and I could sometimes feel a sharp pain on the insi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know if there was swelling around the knee joint and if was there any clicking sound while twisting your knee. I would recommend you give complete rest to your knee and do an ice pack three to four times a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time and see ... Read Full »