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Should i use cold or hot compress for tired feet? . and is it okay to use hot compress for achilles tendinitis ? . . . thank you :)
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Cold is better: For inflammation. for an acute tendinitis u would benefit from ice packs. Rest, elevate, and ice. If the tendinitis has been there for longer than a few days, u may want to alternate between hot and cold.
Answered 11/10/2016
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