Using heat vs cold on my back after a chiropractic treatment?

kiel · Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 5

Yesterday I had a chiropractic treatment because I’m suffering from acute back pain. My chiropractor told me that I would need to have few more treatments. But I forgot to ask him could I use cold or heat packs after treatment? Can somebody tell me, please, should I use heat vs cold on my back after a chiropractic treatment? Thanks!

christan · Newbie Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

As I know, you can use cold packs, but I’m not sure 100%. You should know that heat treatment and ice treatment have opposite reactions in the body. Heat is relaxing to muscles, but it will increase swelling and inflammation. I think that cold is better for you, but it’s better to check that with your chiropractor.

Using heat vs cold on my back after a chiropractic treatment?

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