I've had flexor tendonitis for about 6 months because i would not rest. now i am resting. does icing for chronic pain as opp. to acute injuries help?

Needs evaluation now: Flexor tendonitis of the forearm is quite common and will often initially respond to relative rest , ice, nsaids and at times splinting of the wrist and possibly a tennis elbow type brace. Once it has become more chronic, it may need more supervised treatment with a physical therapist for modalities such as ultrasound and e-stim and therapeutic exercises. You should be evaluated by an orthopedist.

Rotate ice & heat & : Rotate ice, & heat , & ice, heat, ice each for several minutes. The depth of the injury dictated the time necessary to cool and warm the tissue. Incorporate some very gentle motion not exercise. I would recommend using a proliferationl therapy or prolo therapy injection to control the imflammation and stimulate healing. When prolo therapy is used avoid nsaids and continue the gentle motion not.