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Muscle spasm in trapazoid area of my back

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (26)
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@loriesco

Thanks Joe! What I’ve learned over the years is that both are necessary. The ice pushes away and the heat increases the circulation to the area in question. Additionally, in common lingo we use “inflammation” when we actually mean “swelling.” An inflammatory reaction - correct me if I am wrong - is when the reaction is due to an infection. The mix up is due to us commonly addressing a swelled area as @inflamed.” Finally, I want to say that my muscles tents with ice and they relax with heat so it’s very uncomfortable for little ole sinewy me to tolerate ice for long! I know you ole sports mavens love it because you Are better insulated with muscle! LOL have a good week Joe! lori

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 2 days ago

Thanks Lori,

Yeah if a muscle gets strained, it's usually best to apply ice first to keep swelling at bay. Once the muscle starts to heal, usually 2 days, heat can help by brining in blood.

I'm not familiar with inflammation from an infection, but it makes sense if the infection is localized in, say a hand or foot, ice can then be used to reduce that inflammation.

And I'm pretty sinewy myself, so ice is very uncomfortable at first, and then my body adjusts.

I had a very good chiropractor many years ago who always used ice to treat muscle and joint pain, never heat, so I'm biased!

Joe

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