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Do i use heat or ice for a torn muscle?
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Depends: Early in injury (first 1-3 days) like to use ice to reduce swelling and inflammation. After that usually start to use heat to increase blood flow to area to promote healing. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R
Answered 7/3/2019
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Torn muscle: Ice is used immediately after trauma to help with the swelling associated with injuries.
Answered 7/12/2018
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