Is Soft Tissue Swelling Bad?

When soft tissue is damaged, there is usually immediate pain along with immediate or delayed swelling (excessive swelling can slow the healing process – see treatment below). Stiffness is also very common as a result of the trauma and swelling. Bruising may also develop after 24-48 hours.

What does soft tissue swelling mean?

All soft tissue injuries vary in terms of severity, regardless of source: Grade 1 (Mild): These soft tissue injuries occur when the body's fibers are damaged at the microscopic level due to over-stretching, resulting in tenderness or swelling.

Is soft tissue damage serious?

When Soft Tissue Injury is Severe

Some acute traumas cause severe soft tissue injury. In these cases, it's even more crucial to seek immediate medical attention to avoid suffering long-term soft tissue damage. Severe soft tissue injuries can have permanent, and at-time catastrophic, consequences for victims.