10/06/2026
"I often get asked this..."
Ice or Heat – which is better for injuries?
The answer depends on the type of injury and where you're at in the healing process.
🧊 Ice is generally best for:
• New injuries (within the first 24–72 hours)
• Swelling and inflammation
• Sprains, strains, and acute flare-ups
Ice helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain by constricting blood vessels.
🔥 Heat is generally best for:
• Tight, stiff, or achy muscles
• Chronic pain and old injuries
• Improving mobility and circulation
Heat helps relax muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce stiffness.
⚠️ A common mistake is applying heat to a freshly injured area that is already swollen and inflamed, which can sometimes make symptoms worse.
How can Myotherapy help?
Myotherapy doesn't just treat the symptoms—we assess the cause of your pain and support your body's healing process through:
✔️ Hands-on treatment
✔️ Soft tissue therapy
✔️ Dry needling (where appropriate)
✔️ Movement and rehabilitation advice
✔️ Injury management strategies tailored to you
Not sure whether to reach for the ice pack or heat pack? Book in for a treatment and let's create a plan to get you moving and feeling your best.