I want you to think back to the last injury you had. Did you have an initial impulse to put an ice pack on it? Or did you prepare a heat pack in the microwave? Well, different types of injuries require different types of management.
We all know that both cold and hot therapy can help treat many injuries. They are both quick, drug-free, inexpensive and easy self-treatment options. But do you know when it’s appropriate to use a cold or hot pack to treat a problem? Here I will explain when you should use hot or cold treatments.
How do you know which one to choose?
Cold Therapy:
Hot Therapy:
Friendly reminders:
As a general rule of thumb, you should use heat on stiff, aching and chronic injuries and ice on acute or new injuries that occur suddenly. Remember! Ice and heat provide symptom relief but are not going to treat the underlying issue. To find out how to recover from your acute or chronic injury, book an appointment with our team of physiotherapists to help you follow a customized rehabilitation management plan.
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