Can you put hot packs on a strain?

Strain is mostly seen in muscle, ligament, soft tissue injuries, you can choose hot compresses, however, the timing of the hot compresses need to be grasped. Strain within 24 hours is mainly choose ice, can play the role of swelling and pain. After 48 hours after the strain, the local choice of hot compresses, can play a role in activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. If a hot compress is applied immediately after a strain, it may aggravate the localized swelling. In addition to hot compresses and physiotherapy, 24 hours after the strain, the local can also choose to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis medication for spraying, such as Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, etc., and can also be combined with the treatment of creams, such as pain relief cream. After the strain, localization needs to rest and avoid exertion for the time being, otherwise it may lead to the strain aggravation. You can take some drugs to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as blood circulation and pain relief capsule, and if the pain significantly affects the rest of the case, you can take painkillers, such as fenbendazole, which can help to alleviate the symptoms.