A couple days ago I smashed the last digit of my index finger between two rocks.
The conventional wisdom in the US is to use lots of ice on trauma sites to reduce swelling. In other places I've travelled, often the advice is to apply heat.
I haven't applied heat or cold, but I'm curious to hear others opinions in our school on swelling.
Incidentally, the swelling was reasonably until I practiced One Finger Shooting Zen this morning. Then the swelling really picked up...now that digit of my finger is almost the size of the last digit of my thumb! Interesting: the pain subsided with the big increase in swelling.
What are your opinions on swelling?
Best,
Zach
PS I couldn't help myself with the thumbs up icon on this post. I have a bad sense of humor!
The conventional wisdom in the US is to use lots of ice on trauma sites to reduce swelling. In other places I've travelled, often the advice is to apply heat.
I haven't applied heat or cold, but I'm curious to hear others opinions in our school on swelling.
Incidentally, the swelling was reasonably until I practiced One Finger Shooting Zen this morning. Then the swelling really picked up...now that digit of my finger is almost the size of the last digit of my thumb! Interesting: the pain subsided with the big increase in swelling.
What are your opinions on swelling?
Best,
Zach
PS I couldn't help myself with the thumbs up icon on this post. I have a bad sense of humor!
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