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I am not a doctor but I have been in physical therapy for a total knee replacement. The advice given to me was: use an ice pack for swelling and a heat pad for aching muscles. I was also told how to make a home-made ice pack: In a one-gallon freezer bag mix 1 cup of alcohol with 3 cups of water. This will make an icy/slurpee-type solution that will not freeze solid but remain pliable so you can shape it as needed.
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∙ 10y agoAlways apply a cold pack first for up to 15 minutes. This will draw more blood to the affected area (in order to warm it), thereby bringing more of the necessary nutrients for healing.
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Do you apply heat or cold to a tired sore eye?
Heat for tired cold for swollen heat or cold for sore, let your gut tell you on that one.
Is cold compress bad for tired muscles?
A cold compress is good for swollen tissues. For tired muscles the best thing is heat or massage.
What happens to your muscles when your cold?
They constrict, cramp, & spasm in an attempt to prevent losing body heat.
What statement best explains why a person shivers when he or she is cold?
Shivering is the first signs because your muscles are contracting and expanding to make heat, because the more your muscles move the warmer your body temperature will be.
Do you apply heat or ice to a pulled muscle?
You always ice muscle, tendon, and ligament damage to prevent swelling and further potential damage. It used to be that after the first day or two after an injury, you would apply heat to bring healing blood circulation to the area. It has been found in the past couple of years that ice is somewhat better at bringing healing blood to the damaged area. Either heat or cold will be OK to apply after the first day or two after the injury.
If you have knoted muscles should you use heat or cold?
Usually cold, you can get creams for it, but you can also alternate between the two
Firstaid on heat and cold waves?
first aid for heat & cold wave
Which of the following is not a first aid measure for heat cramps A apply moist heat B vigorously rub the muscles C Drink clear juice or sports drink containing electrolytes D rest and cool down?
Do not apply moist heat or vigorously rub the muscles. Rest and replenishing electrolytes should resolve the problem. However, if heat cramps do not improve within 1 to 2 hours, call your doctor or visit an ER.
Why you need to apply heat or ice to the patient with low back pain?
Use ice for injuries to calm down any damaged tissues that are inflamed or swollen. Use heat for sore muscles, chronic pain and stress.
Why does your hair stand on end when you get cold and scared?
The hair works as insulation for heat against the cold winds. When it is cold the erector muscles connected to the hair contracts.
What is best for swelling heat or cold?
If the swelling is due to trauma such as a punch to the jaw, ice is best. If swelling is inside the mouth, an abscess is the most likely cause and heat is best as it draws the pus to the surface where it will burst and the relief will be instant.
What comes first heat or cold?
If you mean what comes first in the year, than cold.
