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My wrist hurts. i pulled a muscle doing hand weights. what do i apply heat or cold?
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Ice: For an acute injury of a joint, ice should be applied to reduce swelling and inflammation. Heat is better for muscle strains and chronic muscle problems.
Answered 9/14/2014
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