Struggling with joint pain or injury? The choice between hot bags and ice bags can significantly impact your recovery.
When to use heat or ice for pain?
• When there is an injury, it is advised to use ice packs for the first 3-4 days since it helps with inflammation and pain relief. After 3 days, you can use heat packs for functional recovery. • Before working out, use hot packs for joint flexibility, and after working out, use ice packs to avoid muscle cramps.
Watch Dr. Dinesh Loganathan of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best orthopaedicians in Chennai, share some joint pain relief tips by the use of heat vs. cold therapy.
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