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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (108)
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@heyjoe415 I also find ICE to be much better. I can't tolerate the heat. I have back pain and Trocanteric Bursitis of the right hip. I also cannot take NSAIDs. My stomach won't tolerate them and I got strong pain in Kidney area. Strangely enough NSAIDs did not help the bursitis pain at all. Only thing that does is Tylenol and exercising (stretching, selected strokes swimming).
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@dmoreci Thanks so much for your reply.
While ice reduces inflammation and reduces pain, most people think heatn is the best way to treat muscle spasms, small ligament and tendon sprains.
Heat does relax a muscle, easing the pain of a muscle strain or tear. But heat draws blood to the affected area, and inflammation. I prefer ice under all circustances, as initially unpleasant as it may be.
There is a reason that very well paid pro athletes usually follow a game or intense workout with an ice bath.
Joe