When injured or the pain may use ice or heat to relieve pain, but they can not change itself. Ice very useful to sudden trauma, while the heat soothes the pain and soreness taking stretching muscles.
WHEN USING THE ICE
When confronted with an injury, remember the acronym RICE: rest (rest), rock (ice), squeezing (compression), and advanced (elevation).
Normally you should ice the area from 48 to 72 hours to reduce tissue damage and pain. Should apply ice for 20 minutes in an hour. Do not use anything longer because it can be harmful for your skin, or even lead to frostbite. Be sure ice or pack wrapped around the injured area and can even squeeze into the wound to reduce swelling.
WHEN USING THE HEAT
For muscle the aches and pains, thermal bags will help the blood flow to the pain, promote healing, relieve pain while increasing muscle flexibility. Because of increased blood flow, so oxygen and nutrients to the area under the blood is damaged while the waste is removed.
Heat is also good for sore joints or pre-launch activities to warm the body in sports.
Generally, the heat treatment will be very good for those with chronic pain and no swelling, this method should be applied 15 to 20 minutes for a single user.
Note the use of the heat:
– Do not heat longer more than 20 minutes
– Should not apply ice first, then apply heat
– Do not apply heat when you have diabetes
– Do not apply heat on open wound
