I got hit by a foul ball in the thigh, it must have popped a blood vessel because the bruise is bigger than average. (It's a real beauty) Dose any one know of a way to speed the healing process for these so they dissipate quicker?

no.........
 

not unless you have access to a training room with a certified trainer.....ultrasound technology and whirlpool........ even that doesnt make the bruise go away faster.......but it makes you feel better about it......

Seriously, Nothing I know of makes them fade any faster.......last year I took a foul ball to the right forearm and it turned my arm black and blue from wrist to shoulder.........fading turned it green and yellow........nothing that wont fade away in a couple of weeks.......

Applying ice at the time of the injury (to reduce bloodflow) and applying heat after the injury (to increase bloodflow) can help bruises go away faster, but not by much of a margin.

EMD,

I have been told in the past that someone over 40 that receives an unusually large contusion, they should have it looked at by their physician to rule out the possibility of an embalism. Just something to think about.


Tim.

general rule on all injuries is ICE until the swelling is GONE, then heat.

BigBlue56, last time a saw my doctor, the good man looked at the injury and said "that must hurt, keep it elevated and ice it up ever now and then." Next he gave me a subscription for Green Label Jack so that I can prove to my wife I could have a few shots while laying the sofa watching T.V.

It was a good weekend.

A SUBSCIPTION?? Very cool,one new bottle monthly! J/K

BigUmp is right, clotting can be very dangerous. Last summer a 90 mph fastball + foul tip = trip to my doctor.

I felt like a boob going to the Dr., but this thing was horrendous. He said that it was fine, but confirmed that bruises can sometime become VERY serious. If you are in doubt, have it checked.