heat is a good idea too. it loosens stuff up.
LadyLorraine Send a noteboard - 06/02/2012 05:17:25 PM
Essentially, Cold is for acute injuries to decrease inflammation/inflammation-based pain. Heat is for chronic injuries to loosening things up and soothe the area.
So, for example, you would want to use heat before doing any form of PT on the tendon, and then ice afterwards.
So, for example, you would want to use heat before doing any form of PT on the tendon, and then ice afterwards.
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I've always suspected doctors do more harm than good (cipro/tendonitis) (NSSP).
- 06/02/2012 03:43:31 PM
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When I had inflamed joints and muscles the osteopath recommended heat and cold.
- 06/02/2012 04:13:41 PM
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heat is a good idea too. it loosens stuff up.
- 06/02/2012 05:17:25 PM
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I've got it in the elbow
- 06/02/2012 04:20:03 PM
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Acupuncture is not measurably more effective than a placebo, so I would recommend saving your money. *NM*
- 06/02/2012 08:59:21 PM
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For one, that statement varies on the study.
- 06/02/2012 09:53:57 PM
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There are better trials than the random-insertion "sham" acupuncture ones.
- 08/02/2012 04:53:08 PM
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