What is better for sore muscles- ice or heat?
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If you have an injury, it is recommended that you apply ice for the first 48 hours.  if you have torn something, you may it still may be bleeding inside the muscle. After that, heat.\n\nIf you are just sore from overuse, heat.
1033453
You need to ice it. Do not use heat, this will make it worse. I won;t tell you to give up, but please make sure you are wearing proper running shoes, fitted by a running store, not a Foot Locker type place, you may want to start out on the treadmill slowly. and work in some walk breaks. You may be trying to run too fast, too soon.
132761
Use dry ice. It is always -78 or colder.
800045
you should stretch before AND after any intense work out to sooth the muscles...if you over do again it try an ice bath
425906
protein - will heal the muscles, and you will recover faster - lots of water, avoid sugar - really avoid sugar- avoid soft drinks, avoid candy - eat fresh fruit for energy - bananas have the potassium you need for sore muscles too - \n\nYou can find a book on "food as medicine" which will add a whole lot to what I posted. \n\nStretching sore muscles also helps them - and if all esle fails, when you go back to practise - you will feel a lot better once the muscles are worked up again.. no matter how sore you are keep working out - as this does take the soreness away too.
230996
ICE--first ice (in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel) the burn.  Then apply aloe vera sap.  If you don't have an aloe plant, you can use aloe vera extract/gel from the pharmacy.\nUse more ice, if it still hurts.
129194
No, magnetic therapy does not help sore muscles any more than those ionic bracelets advertised on TV help anything or the weight-losing pills advertised on TV help you lose weight. All strictly quackery. Only helps the sellers get rich. I am an M.D.
424137
Depends on why they are sore.\n\nYou can work through the IDOMS (Induced Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or Syndrome... one of the two) that you get about a day after you've exercise a new muscle group. Take it easy though so you don't tear anything. Jogging is a good way to get rid of these (get some blood going through em!)
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If she is not on any other medications that are for arthritis, and she is not on blood thinners, she can take Ibuprofen or Alleve.  Heat should be applied to the muscle 48 hours after the initial injury (before that you use ice).  However if she is doing things to continue irritating it, she should use ice at the initial time she is irritating it.  If it doesn't get better soon, she might consider physical therapy.
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Drink lots of water, stretch every day and at night alternate a heating pad and ice to relax the muscles. Always remember to stretch BEFORE AND AFTER any type of workout.
908829
massage and ice the bruised area.  that helps the blood circulation, which will help the bruise heal.  i get enough bruises from the dojo and massage and ice packs are my best friend.
660478
well to dull the pain use heat and to numb the pain use cold, massaging the muscle might help also.
309984
Ice, ice, baby! It kills the pain (after about 20 minutes of numbing cold), reduces inflammation...used by all sports medicine people. The first 24-48 hrs are crucial. Use it at least once or twice every 2- 4 hurs, for 20 min each time. \n\nGood luck, and get some proper soccer boots!\n\nAllcourtplayer
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ICE NOT HEAT!!! \n\nThe treatment of a frozen shoulder usually requires an aggressive combination of anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection(s) into the shoulder, and physical therapy. Without aggressive treatment, a frozen shoulder can be permanent.\n\nDiligent physical therapy is often key and can include ultrasound, electric stimulation, range of motion exercise maneuvers, ice packs, and eventually strengthening exercises. Physical therapy can take weeks to months for recovery, depending on the severity of the scarring of the tissues around the shoulder.\n\nIt is very important for persons with a frozen shoulder to avoid reinjuring the shoulder tissues during the rehabilitation period. These individuals should avoid sudden, jerking motions of or heavy lifting with the affected shoulder.\n\nSometimes frozen shoulders are resistant to treatment. Patients with resistant frozen shoulders can be considered for release of the scar tissue by arthroscopic surgery or manipulation of the scarred shoulder under anesthesia. This manipulation is performed to physically break up the scar tissue of the joint capsule. It carries the risk of breaking the arm bone (humerus fracture). It is very important for patients that undergo manipulation to partake in an active exercise program for the shoulder after the procedure. It is only with continued exercise of the shoulder that mobility and function is optimized.
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Ibuprophen will reduce swelling in the area... thats like Advil.  Ice will work until you take it off, then it hurts even worse!  Just take some Advil and drink plenty of water.
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Try to ice the affected area-add an ice pack and compressive bandage if you can to control swelling.Avoid heat (hot baths,hot water bottles,heat pads,heat cream etc.) for the first few days as this will make your injury worse.After the first few days you can start to use heat to help with the healing process,-try alternating between hot and cold compresses to speed up recovery. If the pain is significant, or if the symptoms do not steadily resolve, medical evaluation should be obtained.\nGet well soon.
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You can apply heat before you play if it is stiff to help loosen it up.\n\nAfter you play, ice it to cut down the swelling and inflammation. \n\nTake aspirin or some other anti-inflammatory, like an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). You might even try taking an NSAID BEFORE you start to play. \n\nDo not ice it longer than 15 or 20 minutes. Then you can allow it to warm up to room temperature (for 45 minutes or so) before icing it again (see reference). Follow the RICE procedure (rest, ice, compression, elevation). \n\nAfter a day or two, if it is still sore, you can use heat to stimulate the lymph system and circulatory system to remove damaged material and toxins from the damaged or injured area.