When I stress a joint....causing swelling and inflammation.... I use an arnica salve to reduce the problem.....arnica is an old herbal remedy for bruises and such....causing an increase in blood flow in the area (so the old herbal books claim)......and by that increase of blood flow carrying away the bruising, etc......I have found it is a great relief when I hurt a joint already damaged by rheumatoid arthritis, so it might help you....... but every source I have says arnica must not be taken internally or used on broken skin.....it is supposed to be toxic when taken internally..... I dunno....but that's what my sources say...... [log in to unmask] Walk The Path With Practical Feet! ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.