I am confused. When do you use a heat pad for your injuries? And do you use a cold pack ?
2007-02-15 13:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by kenneth h 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Heat pads are good for muscle pains. Ice packs are good for reducing swelling. Heat increases circulation to the injury; I think it helps to promote healing. Cold will cause the swelling to go down.
2007-02-15 16:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by ucd_grad_2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold is applied to injuries at the onset to reduce the swelling & bruising. Heat can be applied intermittantly with the cold pack to alleviate the pain.
2007-02-19 10:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies, widely, based on what you are schooled in.
Heat generally helps tight muscles. So does cold. Some favor alternating them.
COLD is for fevers, primarily.
When I had a hernia one doctor said ice pack another said hot pack and my surgeon said they were both stupid.
2007-02-15 23:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Kenneth. Use ice with an acute injury or when inflammation is present.
2007-02-15 21:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depens on the heat pad as well. http://www.heattherapy.info/best_heat_therapy_for_different_body_conditions.html will show what type of pad is used for different conditions.
2007-02-17 11:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by SmartGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm ask your doctor or. go to like walgreen. or cvs and go to the
Pharmacy or ask people who had the same injurie see what they done. if you want leave a comment more info about what you have,
love Anna.
2007-02-15 21:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can use a heat pad for cramps or if something is sore (back, foot, etc.)
2007-02-15 21:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by IM me for more advice!!! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋