11/18/2025
🧊 Ice or Heat? Here’s How to Choose!
Both ice 🧊 and heat 🔥 can help relieve pain — but they work in different ways! Knowing when to use each can make a big difference in your recovery and comfort.
💙 Use ICE for:
* New injuries (within 48 hours)
* Swelling or inflammation
* Redness or warmth in a joint
➡️ Think: “Ice it when it’s swollen.”
❤️ Use HEAT for:
* Tight or sore muscles
* Chronic stiffness
* Relaxing before activity or stretching
➡️ Think: “Heat it when it’s tight.”
At Thomas & Pennington Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we’re here to help you recover safely and move comfortably — no matter what your injury or condition.
👨⚕️ Need help managing pain or stiffness? Talk to our team today! Call our orthopedic specialists and start making progress! (702) 933-9393