Sounds like you're doing great. I would suggest one change to your routine. I
would hose the leg down with cold water or better out an ice pack on it. If
you ever watch the NBA you'll notice the players sitting on the bench with
ice. I would also do a bone rubbing technique. This is simply taking the
cannon bone between your hands and rubbing it like you would rub two sticks
together to start a fire (now I admit I've never done this). Go up and down
the leg, carpus to fetlock, and use rubbing alcohol the cheapest you can get.
The Herb Store in Jackson Wy. 307-733-6731 sells arnica oil in bulk and very
cheap.
good luck
jim pascucci
Certified Rolfer