I dont know if i should use heat or cold for my hand. its getting bad. also, which over the counter drug is good to reduce swelling, advil, tylanol? Please help.
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I dont know if i should use heat or cold for my hand. its getting bad. also, which over the counter drug is good to reduce swelling, advil, tylanol? Please help.
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Ice it for 2 days or so. no heat.
Banned
If there is swelling its cold for sure
Associate Member
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Associate Member
Soz.
Meant to say
Ice therapy
Ice therapy for soft tissue injury (R.I.C.E.)
This should be applied for the first 24 to 48 hours after injury, although ice can also be beneficial in the later stages of treatment.
R is for Rest - This slows down any bleeding and reduces the risk of further damage.
I is for Ice - This can ease the pain, reduce swelling, reduce bleeding (initially) and encourage blood flow (later).
C is for compression - This reduces bleeding and reduces swelling.
E is for Elevation - Uses gravity to reduce bleeding and reduces swelling by allowing fluids to flow away from the site of injury.
Last edited by Homeguard; 06-22-2006 at 01:15 PM.
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Cold!
Retired "hall of famer/elite powerlifter"
read my sticky on cryotherapy, it answers it all
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