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A member asked:
Is ice or heat better for a sprain?
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Ice first: Ice for an injury than rest. Heat to stretch and ice after exercise.
Answered 7/14/2012
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Sprain: For first 48-72 hours RICE- rest, ice , compression and elevation is the usual recommended treatment for sprain. No heat, running, alcohol and massage .
Answered 10/9/2016
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Doctors can you tell me when should I use ice and when should I use heat on a sprained ankle?
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What should I do about my sprained ankle i was playing basketball a couple weeks ago and i rolled my ankle. I rested it and iced and put heat on it, and it felt fine so i got a brace and ran a 2 mile race. Now it is the worst it has ever been and i can po
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