Whats best for a sprain - ice or heat??!


Question: definitely ice.check out the link...


Answers: definitely ice.check out the link...

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it is said, to always use ICE first, to bring down the inflamation

5 mins on, few mins off, 5 on, off..

next day try heat.

dont ever let someone ice your sores then heat them up for you to walk to use them its so bad just ice it down

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Both! Ice will reduce the swelling and pain initially, and heat will help circulate the blood from the sprain helping to heal it faster afterwards.

Ice for bruises and hits. and heat for muscless pulls and sprains, but you could do both. what i do is i get 2 buckets and put one with ice water and one with hot water. i switch my ankle back and forth 30 seconds each. This may not be the best advice if its not for an ankle though.

if it is an ankle or wrist sprain then i recomend 20 minutes on ice and then 20 minutes off. leave your foot in a warm place, wrapped in a blanket, but do not heat it. i just sprained my ankle and my coach and fitness trainer advised me to do that. we also saw a doctor and he said to stay off it for at least a week depending on how bad the sprain is and to do 20 minutes on and 40 minutes off. heating will not allow your injury to heal

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ice the first 24 hours, then heat.............

Use the PRINCE acronym :
Protection (ankle brace)
Rest (use crutches until you can walk)
Ice
Nsaids (medicines that reduce swelling and pain like acetaminophen)
Compression (Ace bandage to help with circulation)
Elevation (to help with swelling)

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ankle...

Treatment of a sprains and strains is often accomplished with the "RICE" method. If you are unsure of the severity of your sprain or strain, talk to your doctor before beginning any treatment or rehab. "RICE" stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate. Below you will find a few products that may help in the treatment of common injuries such as wrist sprains, twisted ankles, hamstring strains, and groin pulls.
1. Ice Packs and Wraps
Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries. If you have a recent injury (within the last 48 hours), where swelling is a problem, you should be using ice treatment. Ice packs can help minimize swelling around the injury. Ice treatments may also be used for chronic conditions, such as overuse injuries in athletes. In this case, ice the injured area after activity. Never ice a chronic injury before activity. However, icing after activity will help control the inflammatory response.

2. Heating Pad
Heat treatments should be used for chronic conditions to help relax and loosen tissues, and to stimulate blood flow to the area. Use heat treatments on chronic conditions, such as overuse injuries, before participating in activities. When using heat treatments, be very careful to use a moderate heat for a limited time (be careful of burns). Never leave heating pads or towels on for extended periods or while sleeping.

3. Wrist Support
Support braces can help patients who have either had a recent wrist sprain injury or those who tend to injure their wrists easily. These braces act as a gentle support to wrist movements. They will not prevent severe injuries, but may help you perform simple activities while rehabilitating from a wrist sprain.

4. Ankle Brace
Ankle braces act in a similar manner to the wrist supports mentioned above. While these will not prevent all injuries, they often help those who tend to be prone to ankle sprains. I prefer the lace-up ankle braces, but many prefer the simplicity of a sleeve-type support. The ankle brace should be snug, but not tight. It needs to be loosened if the toes tingle or become cool.

5. Compression Bandages
Use compression when elevating a sprain or strain in early treatment. Using an Ace bandage, wrap the area overlapping the elastic wrap by one-half of the width of the wrap. The wrap should be snug, but not cutting off circulation to the extremity. So, if your fingers or toes become cold, blue, or tingle, re-wrap!

Haha, I added some stuff just in case. ;]

Ice the first 24 hours along with elevate, ace bandage and some sort of over the counter pain relief.

After 24 hours, warm soaks alternating with cold soaks.

After 72 hours if it is not OK then go to your doc.

use the RICE system to help your sprain.
R: Rest...After a muscle, bone, or joint injury you need to take some time off from your activities to allow your body to heal. For example, if you sprained your ankle, you need to not walk around or put weight on your ankle. You should rest the injured body part until it no longer hurts to use it or put pressure on it. You should rest the injured body part for at least 1 to 2 days. If the injury is serious, you may need to see a health care provider. In these cases, you may need crutches, a splint, or cast and need to rest the injury for an even longer period of time.

I: ice...Ice helps control swelling and inflammation around the injured area. Ice should be put on an injury as soon as possible. Putting ice on early usually helps the injury heal faster.
Never put ice directly on the skin. Wrap a bag of ice in a towel or a piece of clothing. If ice is not available, use a bag of frozen vegetables such as peas or corn. The idea is to put something cold over the injured area. Even a cold water bottle is fine.
Leave the ice on for 15 to 20 minutes at a time then remove it for 15 to 20 minutes so the area can warm up to room temperature. You may repeat this on and off process for as long as you want. Ice should be used as often as possible during the first 1 to 2 days after an injury

C: compression...Compression helps limit swelling to the injured area. It also provides some additional support to the injured area. You may use an elastic bandage, trainer's tape, or even a piece of clothing to tie around the injured area. Be sure not to tie it too tightly. Putting it on too tight can cut off the blood supply to the area.

E: elevation...Elevation is another way to help decrease swelling by using gravity. If you can, keep the injured part above the level of your heart. This helps blood go back to the heart. If you can't raise the injured body part above the level of your heart, at least keep it parallel to the ground.

I don't know what is right one in respect of ice or heat but there's stuff related sprain which I got at http://www.mamaherb.com/Treatments/View....
you can check it out.I think it may help you.

Sprain is a painful condition, characterized by swelling and pain. The swelling and pain are caused by various prostaglandins that are mediators of inflammation. Turmeric contains Curcumin, which is now known to be a very potent anti-inflammatory agent. Using this treatment does not cause gastric irritation, which is very common with other pain relievers. Calcium Hydroxide or slaked lime reduces swelling and improves blood circulation to the affected part.

ice cool takes out the heat from the muscels where theve been streched out of there normal enviroment





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