Ice or Heat When You're Sore | Portland Maine News

When your body aches, ice or heat? Dr. Allyson Coffin, a chiropractor, clears it up: ice for swelling (inflammation from injury) to calm things down, heat for soreness without swelling — but never heat on inflamed areas like disc issues, which can worsen pain. If discomfort lingers, skip the home remedies and see a pro. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/heat-or-ice-tips-for-treating-an-injury-at-home-207-maine/97-d06d1ace-3c7b-4246-9d92-9a9fa6a7328a More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0a5ec19e22d321a Report issues to [email protected].