Heat or Ice After An Injury?
Do you have an Injury? Is it a new one or old one ? Are you NOT sure if heat or Ice can help it? First it's always good to get a professional opinion from a doctor. As licensed Massage Therapists we can't evaluate your problem. Of course we want to help you the best way we can through Massage. So heat therapy can help with chronic pain. Know that sore back you have? Sit in a hotub or whirlpool for 15 mins + ... Or put a heating pad on it. Don't put in on for hours.. .. too long causes the already inflammation you have to increase. This in turn causes you more PAIN. If this is a new injury please seek out the doctor's medical opinion first. I highly suggest this before you seek out a Massage Therapist. If you have diabetes or vascular disease DON'T use heat ! 🔥 Ice is used mainly in the first 48 hours after an injury. So if you have joint or muscle sprains then ice can be your best friend. The ice reduces that inflamm...