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What is best to treat an arthritic hip, ice or heat?
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First ice: If you are having an acute inflammation, you want to decrease the swelling. That is why we usually recommend ice. But, if it is a chronic condition, sometimes health helps increase the blood flow and improves the range of motion and stiffness.
Answered 7/24/2013
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