hot or cold for a torn ligament

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Which would be of more use? If any?

hot dh says
unless it is swollen in which case cold to reduce swelling

When I tore my knee ligament a few years ago I used a cold compress on and off for the first few days. I didn't have any swelling though (but I don't seem to for some reason).

Ah good, hot sounds more comfortable anyway. Its really sore just now and I feel like I want something on it but have no idea how you decide! Thanks

x-posts

It doesnt look swollen, but the injury is 6 weeks old now anyway. Have had problems with it swelling and cutting off the nerves if I use it too much but its just pain today.