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what is best for foot muscle pain (from pinky to heel) heat or cold??? and why?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
See details: The best option is to have the foot evaluated to determine the specific cause of the pain. Heat or cold generally provide nothing more than short term relief at best.
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