Ice or Heat for Tendonitis? What Works Best, When Not To Use It, & How To Apply Ice & Heat Safely episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ice or Heat for Tendonitis? What Works Best, When Not To Use It, & How To Apply Ice & Heat Safely

from Sports Injury Physio · host Maryke

🧊🔥 "Should I use ice or heat for my tendonitis?" is a question our patients often ask us.👉 The answer depends on whether there is inflammation involved and which stage your injury is in.Sports physio Maryke explains when ice or heat is best, how to best apply it, and when using either could actually make things worse.👉 All the ice packs below are reusable and can also be used to apply heat:✅ Perfect Remedy 2 Reusable Gel Ice Packs - Adjustable✅ Strapt Ice Fillable, Reusable & Wearable Ice Pack✅ TheraICE Reusable Ankle Ice Pack👉 Some links are to places where you can buy something relevant. If you do, we might get a small commission at no extra cost to you.🌟 Need help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan.🚨 Our resources with detailed advice on just about any type of tendon injury📚 Chapters in this video:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:41 When to use ice vs. heat00:04:54 Not everyone needs it!00:07:18 How to apply ice00:09:17 How to apply heat00:11:27 How we can help📰 Subscribe to the Sports Injury Physio e-newsletter

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