ShelaVenna
New Member
There are plenty of treatments, mainly topical, that are theoretically supposed to increase swelling, but I want to know what has actually produced a measurable increase for you guys in real life. How much extra swelling did you get? Did the increased swelling happen immediately, or did it build over time?
People used to say that muscle rubs with a high percentage of methyl salicylate might be good for swelling, but I’m not sure how many people tried it and actually found that it helped. What about transdermal l-arginine? I think I remember some people claiming that it increased blood vessel formation and that it might improve swelling that way. Is it even correct to assume that a greater amount of blood vessels in area leads to greater swelling? People also recommend common warming/cooling/tingly ingredients like menthol or camphor, but many people apply those ingredients to swollen injuries for pain relief, and wouldn’t they notice if it worsened their swelling?
I’m just throwing out random questions and ideas that occurred to me. I know lots of people recommend heat and/or massage, but I’m wondering what other options are out there that actually work.
People used to say that muscle rubs with a high percentage of methyl salicylate might be good for swelling, but I’m not sure how many people tried it and actually found that it helped. What about transdermal l-arginine? I think I remember some people claiming that it increased blood vessel formation and that it might improve swelling that way. Is it even correct to assume that a greater amount of blood vessels in area leads to greater swelling? People also recommend common warming/cooling/tingly ingredients like menthol or camphor, but many people apply those ingredients to swollen injuries for pain relief, and wouldn’t they notice if it worsened their swelling?
I’m just throwing out random questions and ideas that occurred to me. I know lots of people recommend heat and/or massage, but I’m wondering what other options are out there that actually work.