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I have a very painful baker's cyst behind my left knee. which would be better-heat or ice?
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Usually moist heat: If there is a swelling I tend to prefer to use ice packs to shrink down the blood vessels thereby reducing the further loss of fluid . For pain I advise to use heat since this will expand the blood vessels and bring in more fresh blood and remove the pain products by increasing the circulation
Answered 2/6/2019
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It really: Depends on what works best for you. I like cold to help with inflammation but heat can also be helpful with some people.
Answered 5/15/2014
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