does any1 know what too use on a shoulder strain heat or cold?

Answer 1

Cold for the first day or two then switch to heat. Or you can try alternating cold and heat. Take it wasy for a few day but dont stop moving it altogether. I did that and got a frozen shoulder. Good luck

Answer 2

This is according to WebMD:
(http://firstaid.webmd.com/shoulder_and_neck_pain_treatment_firstaid.htm)

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Shoulder and Neck Pain Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Minor injuries that have only slight pain can be treated at home. If the source of the pain and the cause of the pain are not known, or if symptoms suggest you might have a more serious condition, you should contact your doctor while initiating basic care measures.

Rest: Use the injured area as little as possible for the first 2-3 days, then slowly begin to exercise the injured area. This speeds recovery.
Ice: Place the ice in a plastic bag, wrap the bag with a towel, and then apply to the injured area for 15-20 minutes every hour. Directly applying ice can damage the skin.
Elevation: Elevation of the injured area above your heart helps the swelling go down. This reduces your pain. Use pillows to prop yourself up.
Pain control: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can help control swelling and pain.
Heat: Do not use heat in the first week because it can increase the swelling in the injured area and worsen your pain.
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Answer 3

This may sound really strange but someone once told me 2 use hot cabbage leaves (the hotter the better) place on sore area then cover with a towel till cooled and repeat every 2/3 hours. Can only try is what i say...works for tennis elbow 2 (apparently)

Answer 4

Ice, use it for 3 days, then turn to the heat. Also make sure you don't use the shoulder for a few days as to let it heal

Answer 5

Deep Heat patch.

Answer 6

You treat a cold condition with a hot remedy and a hot condition (ie- inflamation) with a cold remedy xx