Hot or Cold?

[Demon_Skeith]

God dammit, pulled my lower back muscles again


Anyways as for the debate topic, what do you believe is better for hurting muscles (pulled, hurting or whatever else can happen to them)?

Put something hot on it or something very cold? If you try a search on the subject you will get both answers.

 

[Shortie]

When ever I have pulled a muscle of some sort I always find a hot bath or shower really does help with the pain and also keeping it covered with a blanket or quilt if possible. Sometimes even using a hot water bottle if you have one helps I find.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

So your saying heat is best?

 

[Black Angel]

I've found that heat was good for a pulled muscle and cold is good to reduce swelling for other injuries.

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[Demon_Skeith]

Well from what I hear it's best to use both. Ice to reduce the swelling muscle and heat to relax it.

 

[GracefulAssassin]

Cold then hot.

 

[Crimson]

Usually the only time I really put something on ice is when it is swollen.

For a pulled back/muscle, I would try taking a hot shower/bath. It will loosen up the muscles and make you feel a bit of relief.

Good luck and sorry to hear that.

 

[Lleyn]

From what i heard you need to apply ice first. Then after 24hrs you can apply some heat to relieve the pain (earlier than that would only increase the swell and the pain).

 

[ZINC]

Rugby players get in ice things which go right up to their necks when they get hurt so coldness.