Treatment of Minor Bruise

• Apply a cold pack or an ice bag wrapped in a towel for 20 minutes each hour for 4 consecutive hours (20 minutes of cold followed by 40 minutes of rest for 4 hours in a row).
• 48 hours after the injury, use local heat for 10 minutes 3 times each day to help reabsorb the blood.
• Rest the injured part as much as possible for 48 hours.