Heat Vs. Ice Therapy
There is a lot of misinformation about when you should apply heat vs. ice to an injury. Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) of Carrollton, GA, has put together this brief guide to clear things up! No more having to extensively google or rely on others secondhand information. We offer both types of therapy, but how do you know what you need? In the simplest of terms, ice is used for newer injuries while heat therapy works on sore and stiff muscles. Just remember to always talk to your chiropractor before using either. Ice or Cold Therapy is the application of ice to injured areas. This works to reduce inflammation across the injured tissues. Inflammation is a natural response to an injury, but that doesn’t make it any less painful! Icing is a great way to handle your pain management. It works best when used on superficial injuries. Heat Therapy works by relieving pain and stiffness. It’s great for a variety of conditions, including stress, chronic pain, and muscle pain. Patients with chr...