Any tips on healing a swollen knee?

Question

Okay, well my friend plays volleyball and yesterday she hurt her knee and said it was swollen. So, shes worried she'll be unable to play her first volleyball game of the season which I believe is next Tuesday. I asked her to describe the pain and this is what she told me.

"Hmmm..everywhere mostly on the back left of my knee and front left.

Hmmm bending my knee, and putting pressure on it."

Thats all she could tell me.

Anything she can do to make it heal fast and prevent pain?

Thank you for all the help! I sincerely appreciate it.

Answer 1

I would suggest rest and an ice pack

Answer 2

Epson Salt,

You can find it at a pharmacy, or grocery store..

it works really well, just pour some epson salt in water, most likely a bath tub and tell her to relax her knee in there.