I usually take a cold shower, then use a heating pad on the spot. I also like to take aleve.
prncssrachel
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Aleve is great for muscle pulls. I would not put anything cold on it. Usually heat, and a hot bath works GREAT. I am a constant sufferer of pulled muscles from playing the flute, so I know how it feels Feel better!
MayBride06
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when i went to The physical therapist they put my knee in a hot bath. I say hot!
Summer05
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Hot
Danielle&Scott
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WOW really? I read somewhere that Cold is good for Muscle Pulls. I pulled a Muscle on my side a few weeks ago and it still hurts every so often. Like right now it hurts....I went to the doctor but he said he couldnt do anything for it. Is there anything else other than heat that will help it? Thanks, Scott
bobbsbride
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I was always told to put hot when it deals with muscles because it brings more blood to the spot. I have bad muscle spasms in my back due to a pinched nerve and I always use heat! Cold reduces blood flow and to heal an area you need a large blood supply.
Feel Better!!
Kriss2c
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I swear by those therma-care or whatever they are stick on patches for my lower back. I actually use the ones designed for your neck, they fit me better.
jessnjoey
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thanks guys!!!!! It's like that old confusion..feed a cold or is it feed a fever..maybe starve a cold...
