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Festivito

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11. Ice 15-20(max), off 40-45(hourly) or heat 10-15 (half-hourly) per preference and elevate.

Reply to silverweb (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 10, 2013, 06:05 AM

Mar 2013

I don't think there is exact science on this, especially considering type of injury along with individual metabolisms.

Don't overdue the heat or the cold. Elevate above heart level. If nothing else it keeps your mind busy and off the pain.

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Well, I figured something out tonight... [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2013 OP

Heat is a good thing... WCGreen Mar 2013 #1

It is! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2013 #2

I'm so dumb--------- olddots Mar 2013 #3

There is a rule, but I'm damned if I know what it is! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2013 #4

The rule I remember is... silverweb Mar 2013 #9

Ice 15-20(max), off 40-45(hourly) or heat 10-15 (half-hourly) per preference and elevate. Festivito Mar 2013 #11

Physics! Lordquinton Mar 2013 #6

If any one has an achy neck sometimes, marzipanni Mar 2013 #5

I NEVER use ice - HEAT only for every strain or pull...... cliffordu Mar 2013 #7

Take care, my dear Peggy. nt awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #8

I broke a toe today. zanana1 Mar 2013 #10

tape your toe, probably RILib Mar 2013 #12

yeah, for heat RILib Mar 2013 #13

But it is a good idea to ice in the first 24-48 hours so you bring down the inflammation and prevent Squinch Mar 2013 #14

That's the key. Ice for the first 24 hours and heat from then on. talkingmime Mar 2013 #15