Unfortunately this all sounds highly implausible. If you have found something that you feel works for you, good luck with it. The chances that it works by the

Unfortunately this all sounds highly implausible. If you have found something that you feel works for you, good luck with it. The chances that it works by the methods you suggest are hugely unlikely. Compartment syndrome can be extremely serious. Extremely. If you notice swelling with numbness or weakness again please go immediately to a hospital. Good luck! :)