rodean@hpfcla.UUCP (02/24/86)
> When you get a sprained muscle (i.e. sprained ankle, back pain, > wrist hurts, etc.), how do you know whether to put a hot or > cold compress on it? I think they told me something about that > in first aid, but it never made sense. Are there any "general > rules"? I'm not a doctor nor a med student, but I'm recovering from a Grade II sprain of my left thumb. (BTW don't you sprain joints, i.e. ankle, knee, thumb, etc. and not muscles?) My doctor recommended ice for 24-48 hours or until the swelling subsided. After that wet heat to promote blood circulation and healing. Bruce Rodean {ihnp4|hplabs}!hpfcla!rodean