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Whats better for a pinched nerve, heat or ice?
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Pain Treatment : I recommend using the treatment which gives you better pain relief. Usually ice for the first 3-4 days to decrease swelling followed by heat to improve bloodflow and promote healing is prescribed.
Answered 1/21/2018
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Depends: In the early stage (2-4 days) try using ice. Thereafter, heat might be of benefit.
Answered 7/1/2018
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