By Laurelle Caristo
HEAT |
Ice |
| Promotes muscles relax and increases blood flow | Calms down damaged tissue, inflammation and slows blood flow to injury |
| Loosens up tight muscles and reduces stiffness and chronic muscle tension | Decreases swelling and reduces pain |
| Always use for 48-72 hours after injury. Do not apply directly to skin. Use 10 min on 20 min off. | Use ICE following injury. If movement causes pain, use ice |
| Never use on area of swelling. If in doubt use ice. | Do not apply directly onto skin. Use 10 min on and 20 min off. |