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Some people prefer heat, others cold, but use whatever works for you. Hot baths, heating pads, electric blankets, and hot tubs can relax painful muscles, while ice packs can numb the affected area. To avoid damaging tissues, just make sure you don’t use either method for longer than 20 minutes at a time. (See Chapter 10 for more information on physical therapy for pain relief.)

Always give your skin time to return to its usual temperature before reapplying hot or cold packs.