Heat vs cold therapy

A Physiotherapists Guide To Heat v Cold Therapy - Which To Use For Acute Pain - Flare Ups - Chronic Pain

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For millions of people dealing with osteoarthritis, the quickest and most convenient solution isn’t to call their doctor or take medication, but rather apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted joint. These methods have been used by doctors, patients, athletes, coaches, and trainers for decades, but a simple question remains: Is one better than the other? If you’re hoping to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and improve mobility, should you go with heat or cold?

Inflammation and pain is the body’s natural reaction to an injury. To ease that pain and help the body heal faster, is it better to use ice or heat?

Heat vs Cold Therapy

This is a huge debate and a question we frequently get in the clinic. Usually the question is “Should I use Heat or Ice for my pain”.

If you've played a sport or worked out, you've slapped an ice pack on a sore knee or shoulder at some point. Learn why cold isn't always the best way to treat an injury.

Ice vs Heat