Muscle strain/pain
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sars_68
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Does anyone know if I should apply a hot or cold compress for muscle pain/strain???
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don't know sorry but interested in the answer0
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In my experience I usually did both... 20min ice/20 min heat... or use IcyHot0
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I was always told to alternate ice and heat. The ice helps keep down any inflammation and the heat will relax the muscles.0
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Hi Sara warm will relax the muscle without causing spasm...I would avoid cold. Hope this helps.0
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For what its worth...I once had an ORV accident where I was banged up pretty hard. I thought I was fine, then sat in a hot tub for an hour, only to find I couldn't even walk afterward and had to go to the ER. The people at the hospital told me you're supposed to treat an injury with cold/ice for the first 24 hours...then you can treat with heat later.....
Not sure if a 'muscle pain' would be given the same advice though...0 -
I always find that heat helps muscle aches and pains.0
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Thank you all.0
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