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Icy hot made muscle feel worse. how is this possible?
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Liniment ?: will not decrease muscle inflammation or damage. I would suggest NSAIDS if not allergic ( Aleve, Advil ) . Liniments will make the muscle area feel very warm; however, only minimal therapeutic effects. I usually suggest ice packs for the first 48-72 hrs, followed by local heat. I recommend BioFreeze as a topical liniment,
Answered 7/21/2017
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