Should I Be Using Heat or Ice for My Pain?

person using ice to treat an acute elbow injury

A very common question we often hear in our clinics is whether someone should be using heat or ice treatment to help manage pain.

The answer to that will always depend on the type of injury or pain, and how long it has been present for. It is very helpful to know which one to use, and it’s also important to understand what heat and ice do to your body when they are applied.