How long should you ice a muscle injury

        1. When should you heat an injury

          2. How often should you apply heat to an injury!

          Heat or cold for muscle pain

          Is Ice or Heat Better for Treating an Injury?

          Ice and heat are both effective therapies for injuries, but the type of injury you have will determine when you should ice and when you should use heat.

          In general, acute injuries, which happen suddenly, usually need ice to reduce inflammation.

          Chronic (long-term) pain benefits from heat to relax tissues and stimulate blood flow. However, there are certain cases where chronic pain can also benefit from ice, such as after physical activity.

          This article will explain how to decide when to use ice and heat (or both) for an injury.

          How many days should you ice an injury

        2. How many days should you ice an injury
        3. Why you shouldn't ice an injury
        4. How often should you apply heat to an injury
        5. Alternating ice and heat therapy
        6. Ice or heat for ligament injury

          7. Ice Treatment

          Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation.

          Inflammation is the body's natural response to an injury or infection. Blood vessels and tissues swell so immune cells can get closer to the damage.

          While important for healing, inflammation that is not controlled can cause extreme pain and disability.

          If you have had a physical injury in the past 48 hours, an ice pack can help minimize swelling, reduce bleeding within tissues, a