Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
You can alternate hot and cold as well. Cold for ten then heat for ten. It is suppose to be better than either exclusively. It is not as pleasant though
Exactly what a therapist told me.

Another method.
Freeze water in styrofoam cups. Peel off upper layer and rub the ice directly on the spot. IIRC, there are three stages to this.


Cold Burn Numb

Just go for 15 to 20 minutes and then let it recover for same time period. The result is increase/decrease in blood flow. Worked for me. YMMV