Why do I Bruise so Easily?

The extent of damage of a bruise is dependant on many things. Whether the muscle tissue was relaxed or tense can change how bad a bruise becomes, just as the effect of having bone directly underneath the muscle getting hit. Also, some people just have weaker capillaries and therefore bruise “like a Georgia peach”. People who bruise easily may have a Vitamin C deficiency, as a lack in Vitamin C is known to cause easier bruising.