heat or ice

When to Use Ice vs. Heat for Injuries

Using heat and ice as therapy is an effective way to manage pain after an injury. However, many people are confused about when to use ice vs heat for injuries. The use of cold and heat therapy helps decrease inflammation and reduce pain. If you want to make these therapies work, you must know how to use them appropriately to treat injuries.

Heat or Ice?

If you’ve ever experienced an injury either from working out or just moving the wrong way, you have probably wondered whether you should reach for the ice pack or the heating pad. Most people do both, which can actually further aggravate your injury. Here are our tips for using heat and ice therapy.