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Swelling from hit to shin from softball-should i continue to ice or switch to heat? if switch to heat, should i use heating pad or will icy hot work?
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Treatment options: If your injury occured 72+ hours ago then it is acceptable to switch to heat in an effort to deal with any swelling in the area. Icyhot doesn't cause the same healing effect of ice or heat. Topicals such as this are known as counterirritants that trick pain receptors, but really do nothing more than numb the area. If you are having severe pain, or are unable to walk on your leg please have a xray.
Answered 4/15/2016
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