Wellness Tip of the Day - Not sure when to ice and when to use heat? Ice reduces swelling on recent injuries or after working out. Use heat to ease chronic pain.

Can’t seem to remember when to use an ice pack and when to reach for the heating pad? First and foremost, never use heat after exercise, and never use cold beforehand. Ice new injuries within 48 hours to reduce swelling, and use on chronic injuries after working out. Use heat on old injuries to loosen up the muscles and increase circulation to the area.

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