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Is it possible that heat (baths, showers...) are making my joint pain worse? it seems to be but i've always been told that heat helps joint pain.
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Heating modality: Cold and heat are simple physical modalities that are quite effective for sprains/strains and muscle spasms. Cold application ( not more than 12 minutes per application) and heat ( 10 minutes) are effective if heat bothers your joints then switch to ice. Icy-hot roll-on or patches are effective (bought at most pharmacies).
Answered 10/4/2013
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