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When To Use Ice Or Heat: Treating Strains, Sprains and Other Injuries

by Sylvia Smiser | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog

Two of the most common therapies that are recommended for injuries and discomfort are ice and heat. Both ice and heat can be beneficial after an injury. Ice is typically used to reduce swelling, pain and inflammation, while heat is used to increase blood flow, to...

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