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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.
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Do you use ice or heat first when you are hurt?
if you pulled a muscle, you use heat. if you, say, twisted your ankle, you would use ice.
If you pull a muscle can it not hurt for several hours?
A pulled muscle can be sore for a very long time, ice or heat should be applied.
Should you put heat or ice on a pulled muscle?
In the first 48 hours after a pulled muscle, it is generally recommended to apply ice to reduce inflammation and pain. After 48 hours, applying heat can help relax the muscles and improve blood flow, aiding in the healing process. However, it's always best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
What should I do for a pulled muscle"?
For a pulled muscle, it is important to rest the affected area, apply ice to reduce swelling, compress the area with a bandage, and elevate the muscle if possible. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with discomfort. If the pain persists or worsens, it is advisable to seek medical attention.
What should you do when you have a pulled muscle a. pull it further b. apply ice pack to the affected area c. run as fast as you can d. carry heavy objects?
b.
How can I effectively relieve a pulled muscle?
To effectively relieve a pulled muscle, you can try rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) therapy. Rest the muscle, apply ice to reduce swelling, use compression bandages to support the muscle, and elevate the injured area. Additionally, gentle stretching and over-the-counter pain relievers can help with pain and inflammation. If the pain persists or worsens, it's important to seek medical advice.
What do you do if you pulled you muscle and you play softball?
Rest, ice it up and strengthen it when healed
Is there a cure for pulled muscle?
the cure for a pulled muscle is rest. you need to do wha ever you can not to over use the muscle. you can massage it and you need to do heat treat ment on it.
What is the best treatment for muscle spasms?
Muscle spasms occur when a muscle is torn or overstretched. It starts with a muscle strain, known as a pulled muscle. The strains usually heal with time but if the pain is unbearable, patients may need to take pain medication along with applying ice or heat to relieve the pain.
What is the most effective treatment for a pulled muscle?
There is no medicine for it but you could try putting a cold clothe (soaked in cold water) to stop the swelling or bruise and apply to sore arrea if you have that or you could put a hot clothe (soaked in hot water) to calm it down on sore arrea. I'd say the best thing you can do for that would be by stretching. But sometimes that can make it worse but it all depends on how sore it is. Good luck
How long do you put ice on a pulled muscle?
Every time you pull a muscle, it stretches it so it will hurt. Putting ice on it will help the muscles go back into its former position. You should put ice on your injured leg evey time you pull it, but it really depends on how much you have pulled it to determine whether or not to put ice on it.
How long should you heat with a heating pad before icing?
The heat is to make it feel better. The ice is to take down swelling. The standard advice is RICE: rest, ice, compression (like an Ace bandage), elevation (prop it up with some pillows etc, or rest with the injured area above your heart). Heat will relax a muscle spasm, cramps, or pulled muscle but won't help with healing a sprain or tear.
