Battle of the Medicine Cabinet Treatments: Ice Vs. Heat
September 19, 2013
A common question I get in my practice is whether it is better to use ice or heat when treating an injury. The simple answer is that both ice and heat can be beneficial in treating an injury at different times. But determining which one to use can prove quite confusing. Following are my top-line guidelines:
- Ice is generally used after an initial injury to help prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. It can also be used to treat a “flare up” of an older injury following physical activity. Ice cools the injured muscle and tissue by limiting blood flow and provides a direct numbing effect to sensitive nerves.
- Heat – in the form of a heating pad, warm towel, or hot shower or bath – is best used to treat older injuries that have begun to heal. Since heat improves blood flow to an area, it is used to “soften up” sore, stiff muscles or joints and “warm up” the injured area prior to exercise or activity.
As a general rule-of-thumb, consider applying heat before exercise to encourage blood flow, thereby allowing the injured area to move more freely. Following exercise, use ice to treat any swelling or irritation the activity may have caused.
Do you have a spam problem on this website; I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; many of us have developed some nice procedures and we are looking to exchange solutions with other folks, why not shoot me an email if interested.|
Hmm it looks like your blog ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I had written and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to everything. Do you have any tips and hints for novice blog writers? I’d really appreciate it.
Since the admin of this site is working, no uncertainty very quickly it will be renowned, due to its feature contents.|
It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d definitely donate to this brilliant blog! I guess for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. Chat soon!
I do not know whether it’s just me or if perhaps everyone else encountering problems with your website. It appears as if some of the written text within your content are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and let me know if this is happening to them too? This might be a issue with my browser because I’ve had this happen previously. Many thanks|
Hey! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 3gs! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the fantastic work!
You really make it seem really easy with your presentation however I in finding this matter to be really something which I think I might by no means understand. It kind of feels too complicated and very vast for me. I’m taking a look forward on your subsequent put up, I will try to get the dangle of it!
As the admin of this web site is working, no question very shortly it will be well-known, due to its feature contents.|
each time i used to read smaller articles that as well clear their motive, and that is also happening with this paragraph which I am reading here.|
Wonderful paintings! That is the type of information that are supposed to be shared across the net. Shame on Google for now not positioning this put up higher! Come on over and talk over with my site . Thanks =)
Hi there would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with? I’m going to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a hard time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!|
Good web site! I truly love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your RSS which must do the trick! Have a great day!
Simply desire to say your article is as astounding. The clearness in your post is just cool and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject. Fine with your permission allow me to grab your feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please continue the gratifying work.
Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get got an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again as exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.|
hello!,I love your writing very much! proportion we keep in touch more about your post on AOL? I need a specialist in this space to unravel my problem. Maybe that’s you! Taking a look forward to look you. |
Excellent post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed! Very useful info specially the last part 🙂 I care for such information much. I was looking for this particular information for a very long time. Thank you and good luck.
Do you mind if I quote a couple of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog? My website is in the very same niche as yours and my visitors would definitely benefit from a lot of the information you provide here. Please let me know if this alright with you. Thanks a lot!
Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a great article… but what can I say… I put things off a lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.|
Hey! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the superb work!