bruised back muscle

my daughter plays soccer and bruised her back muscle, about 1 week ago...do I still use ice then heat, ice then heat?

[Irenak]

No, only heat.  I would also stop at a health food store and pick up some arnica to be taken internally and an arnica cream for external use.  You will be amazed at the difference your daughter will feel.  The internal arnica should not be taken for more than a week.  

Also, how do you know that her muscle is only bruised?  Did she only get hit with something?  If she pulled or ripped her muscle there is more she can do with homeopathy.