 Seek medical care if the pain and swelling don't subside within a week or two, or if the injury is severe enough for immediate medical attention. Be patient and stay optimistic as your body recovers, and when the time is right, ease yourself back into activity, gradually rebuilding your strength and endurance. From Samaritan Ministries, a health-sharing ministry, I'm Doug Chamberlain with a Family Health Checkup. For more, visit us at familyhealthcheckup.org.