My mom fell and hurt her back, should she use a hot or cold compress?!


Question: My mom fell and hurt her back, should she use a hot or cold compress.?
Answers:
Is she just bruised.? If so, heat heat heat... Heat increases the blood flow and will help heal the damaged tissues. It will also help her feel better. But if the pain gets bad, she needs to see a doctor. Any numbness at all and she needs to go to the hospital ASAP!! The back is a serious injury. Make sure she gets the help she needs. Hope this helps.Health Question & Answer

Heat for the first 24 hours, then cold.Health Question & Answer



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