Asheville Office
1 Vanderbilt Park Dr.
Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28803
Ph: (828) 277-8042
Fax: (828) 277-8046
Hendersonville Office
735 6th Ave. West
Suite D
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Ph: (828) 696-1717
Fax: (828) 696-1718
Marion Office
451 North Main St.
Suite 106
Marion, NC 28752
Ph: (828) 652-0205
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| Q&A - General Podiatric Questions |
| Ice should be used in the acute stage of an injury (within the first 24-48 hours), or whenever there is swelling. Ice helps to reduce inflammation by decreasing blood flow to the area in which cold is applied. Heat increases blood flow and may promote pain relief after swelling subsides. Heat may also be used to warm up muscles prior to exercise or physical therapy. |