Ice and heat are cheap, easy and relatively risk-free therapies to use for self-care. But there’s no shortage of confusion and even some controversy about using them. Here is a simple break down of when and when not to use ice and heat.
Clients routinely ask what they can do on their own for pain relief. My recommendation for everyone is exercise and yoga (for increased strength, balance, and flexibility), but I also recommend heat in some cases too. A heating pad, steam room, or hot bath can be great for your tissue. Muscles that are chronically tight
