2007-03-17 01:30:23 · 5 answers · asked by Mr MOJO123 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Well, the injury at this point would probably respond to an alternation of hot cold packs. Cold to numb the pain, Heat to proved comfort. Initial injuries should always be treated with ice for 20 to 40 min. to prevent increased sweling Zip ;ock bags if available work well for this purpose. Freezing water in syrofoam cups work well for later when you are using the altrnation technique.. You can peel away the cup as rhe ice melts. There are also comercial products that are availabe.With the injury being this old, warm soaks may be heplful to provide comfort and help the body reabsorb any blood causing bruisnig.
2007-03-17 02:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by gardigarden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 05:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb is ice for first day, then heat.
2007-03-17 01:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st 24-48 hours, ice it. Then heat it.
2007-03-17 04:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do both, 1 for 15min. wait 1 hour then do the other.
2007-03-17 01:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by bdgizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋