extensive bruising on the lower leg

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I managed to give myself a bad blow to the leg about 2 or 3 inches below the knee about 6 or 7 days ago.
I now have a bruise extending from the ankles to above the knee.
No damage to the bones was caused and the swelling is greatly decreased.
The discomfort is pretty pronounced and unremitting.Can anyone suggest anything that might alleviate this discomfort (not pain - more like a continuous burning sensation) or which might expedite the course of an eventual return to normal?
 
yes .it is fairly pleasant as it gives a short break from the discomfort .Maybe if I was a professional footballer or Michael Jackson I would have my own personal assistant to do it or me and it might have an effect over 24 hours or longer .But I didn't have the patience to continue with it.
As the bruising goes from the knee to the ankle it is almost an industrial enterprise..
My doctor said to me it would eventually (in 2 or 3 weeks) exit via the toes and I am looking forward to that I must say!
Someone else said to try arnica gel but as that is used in homeopathy I tend to be skeptical
 
Taking Advil by mouth, 2 tabs 4 times a day could help releive the discomfort
 
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