When to USe Ice or Heat for muscle or joint pain

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9/27/2021 0 Comments

When to USe Ice or Heat for muscle or joint pain

Do you have trouble deciding when to use ice or heat? Here’s Melanie explaining when to use each modality.

When should I use ice?
Apply ice for when your muscles or joints are painful and achy. The goal is to reduce inflammation in the injured muscle or joint.

When should I use heat?
Apply heat when your muscles and joints are stiff and sore. The goal is to increase blood flow and enhance flexibility (to loosen tight muscle).

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