Playo
 
Playo Playo

Your Sports Community App

PLAYO
  • Home
  • Badminton
  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Tennis
  • Quiz
  • Techniques

Ice Treatment or Heat Treatment- Which one is better?

  • October 12, 2018
  • Nidhi Patel

Ice or heat, which one does the trick and when?

Ice and heat treatment are two very common types of treatments used by sportsmen and even orthopaedics. Source.

Both of these treatments are used for different purposes at different times and for different injuries. Yet there is much dispute as to which one is better and more effective.

Image result for ice treatment or heat treatment which is better
Ice treatment can be done in the form of wrapping ice in a napkin and applying it to the injured area. Source.

Ice Treatment: 

[pullquote]Ice treatment is used mainly to reduce the blood flow to an injured area or region of the body.[/pullquote]

Generally during any sports or ordinary injury, if one tends to twist or strain his/her ligaments or muscles, they should immediately apply ice to that area as this will help in reducing the swelling and prevents the tissues from getting more damaged.

It can be done by freezing a bottle of cold water which can be applied to the injured area, chemical cold packs can are also very commonly used. Even immersing the affected area in ice-cold water can do the trick.

Using ice on an injured region numbs that area temporary which acts as a local anaesthetic. This slows down the pain messages that are sent to the brain during an injury. Ice treatment is most effective within 48 hours of an injury.

For athletes who have just gotten injured, REST, ICE COMPRESSION and ELEVATION are the common standard treatments used.

Heat Treatment: 

On the other hand, heat treatment is used on an inflamed area to dilate the blood vessels and promote blood flow which helps in reducing muscles soreness and tightness. It helps in relaxing the muscles. Healthy and improved blood circulation help in the elimination of build-up of lactic acid which can occur post exercising.

[pullquote]It is in this case that one can say that heat is chosen and better than ice treatment, but this doesn’t mean that on the whole heat is better than ice.[/pullquote]

Heat treatment can be done by using heating devices, hot water bags or using hot compression on and around the injured region of your body. Soaking the area that is effected in hot warm will work too. The water should be between 33-37 degrees Celsius in order to see the best results.

Image result for ice and heat treatment
Using heat treatment can reduce headaches and spams if applied on the neck region. Source.

It is very difficult to determine which treatment is better as both have their own pros and cons and dos and don’ts. They both are used for different reasons and different kind of injuries. To help you understand which should be used when and get rid of your confusion once and for all, we suggest you watch this video.

Conclusion: Using the ice and heat treatments are very beneficial, cheap and something you can do on your own at your convenience. Use each wisely and when needed as both have different purposes and effects.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Related Topics
  • Injuries
Nidhi Patel

Previous Article
  • Fitness and Well-being
  • Information Hub

Is It Safe To Swim During Your Pregnancy

  • October 11, 2018
  • Garima Pachauri
View Post
Next Article
  • Badminton

Diet, Rest And Practise- The Secret Of Success

  • October 15, 2018
  • Nidhi Patel
View Post
You May Also Like
freestyle swimming technique
View Post
  • Techniques

10 Tips To Improve Your Freestyle Swimming Technique

  • Playo
  • December 30, 2021
running injuries
View Post
  • Fitness and Well-being
  • Techniques

Most Common Running Injuries And How To Avoid Them

  • Playo
  • December 20, 2021
Football tips that will revalutionize the game
View Post
  • Football
  • Techniques

Modern Day Football Tactics Revolutionizing the Game

  • Playo
  • September 13, 2021
5 a-side football formations
View Post
  • Football
  • Techniques

6 Killer Formations In 5 a-side Football | Playo

  • Daanish Suhail
  • June 7, 2021
Slide Tackles in Football
View Post
  • Football
  • Techniques

Master your Football skills- Slide Tackles | Playo

  • Nidhi Patel
  • January 4, 2021
View Post
  • Football
  • Techniques

Master Your Techniques- Long Passes in Football

  • Nidhi Patel
  • December 21, 2020
Fight boredom by swimming
View Post
  • Techniques

Learn backstroke: An easy guide into Swimming the right way.

  • Nidhi Patel
  • December 15, 2020
Knee strengthening for basketball
View Post
  • Techniques

Ultimate guide-knee strengthening for Basketball players

  • Nidhi Patel
  • December 4, 2020
1 comment
  1. Pingback: Confused Between RICE And MEAT Treatment, This May Help You! | Playo

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts
  • The Sports Entrepreneur: Anjali’s Story April 27, 2023
  • Finding Joy and Community Through Playing Sports March 16, 2023
  • Play It Forward – Sharing the Gift of Playing January 31, 2023
  • The Birth of American Football January 30, 2023
  • Gymkhana – Sport or Sports Club? January 10, 2023
Instagram Feed
The explosive key to victory in badminton - Smashing! Incorporate these tips to perfect your smashes in no time.
@wiserberg's definition of #Playoholic is a delightful reminder that life's true essence lies in the pursuit of fun, laughter, and endless play.
@_dwivedi__7 couldn't be the only Playoholic with more sports outfits than regular clothes. ⛹️‍♂️
The day after the rave is not a dreaded one if you are @chinnu_rosh! 👽
Follow
Playo Playo
The world’s largest sports community, connecting millions of people to the sports they love

© 2022 TechMash Solutions Private Limited

Input your search keywords and press Enter.