How Long Does It Take For A Bruised Shin To Heal

If you catch a bruised heel early and rest then it should recover quite quickly, usually within a few days. However, if the first onset of pain is ignored and the fat pad gets damaged beyond easy repair then this is a very stubborn and difficult injury to treat.

Pretibial Haematoma – the medical name for a shin bruise – can persist for many months in terms of the swelling in your shin. The pain associated with the haematoma often improves more quickly within 4-8 weeks.

So, how long does a bruise last? Most bruises take anywhere from two to four weeks to heal completely and disappear. Leg bruises tend to linger longer than bruises on the face and arms. Some herbal ointments, such as those containing Arnica, can speed up the healing process.

When you start sport again always wear protection. The risk of further will be higher and if the bone has been damaged it can take up to eight weeks to heal. It is also important not to resume sport before the shin is fully healed as you will run the risk of having a stress fracture which is a crack in the bone.

Arnica is a strong healer and helps bone bruises and the symptoms of bone bruising by reducing swelling and relieving pain. The biggest factor in healing is rest.