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Is it better to use heat or cold on a muscle strain or other injury?

By jetpackjenny
Created 09/02/2008 - 08:26

How do I know when I should use a heating pad on an injury vs. a cold pack? Do they do the same thing? Is heat better than ice for some injuries? Thanks.

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