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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 7:02:24 PM
I always forget--what is the purpose of heat treating or icing an injury/ sore spot. Are their specific injuries that do better with ice vs. heating pad?
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 11:16:16 PM
I know sprains/strains benefit from ice. Although, the "RICE" technique is what I was taught in MA school-- Rest, Ice (20mins on, 40mins off), Compression (gentle, constant pressure-- ACE bandage wrap), Elevation. This works best for joint injuries (ankle/knee/wrist). Cold therapy also works for bites, stings and fevers. Hot therapy works best for back/neck, abdominal, earache and sinus pain. It's always best to see a Doctor if pain/swelling persists, or if severe swelling occurs.
People can actually have broken bones and not even know it. A doctor I worked with missed a broken bone diagnosis in a young adult patient. The patient had mobility and everything of the arm, but, x-rays taken a week later (the pain would not go away despite other treatments) showed the patient did indeed have a broken arm! Oh was my Doctor upset over such a thing! (he never second guessed himself again after that) So, even doctors can sometimes miss a true break.
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 4:22:02 PM
Ice reduces swelling and can reduce pain. Heat increases blood flow which is essential to healing.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 3:37:57 PM
I've always heard ice first, for a day, then apply the heat.
When my back goes out, that's what I do. Seems to help.
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