so i banged my knee at the gym today...

[saint808]

dropped a 105lb db as i was putting it back on the rack and rather than let it fall and make a noise i went to catch it and it banged right off my knee... i don't think it's anything major but hurts to walk and is swollen a bit... should i just apply heat and ice to it tonight and take an advil?

 

[megad]

What works for me when my knees are sore is
1) Keeping my legs straight and elevated
2) Doing ice therapy (freeze a dixie cup filled with water, rip a piece off and rub it on the area untill it is numb)
3) Then a hot shower

Ever since I heard that ibuprofen is bad for muscle growth, I havent taken it