Can focusing, checkign and prodding make it worse??

[nervousmummytobe]

hi guys :)
just wondered if anyone has experience of this
on monday I woke up with a sore arm ( like a bruise but not ) anyway since I have not left it alone and it has gotten worse!
do you think constant touching and prodding can make swelling and/or inflammation worse?

[GoogleNoMore]

I definitely think so. Not to mention that the constant poking and prodding never lets your mind stop thinking about the soreness. Is it possible you banged your arm hard enough to make it tender, but not enough to cause a bruise? I do that a lot. My middle name is definitely not "Graceful"...

[Anxious_gal]

I know with lymph nodes they are very reactive so touching makes them bigger.

I would try ice, as it's good for reducing bruises and swelling.

[Jules147]

It is typical checking behaviour and is another vicious cycle.