Re: In pain...What do I do next??
Posted by Linda on November 02, 1998 at 15:29:48:
My physical therapist had some very specific ideas which she gave me, including about icing. She wanted me to put the ice (cube) directly onto my heel at the inflamed area anytime it began to hurt. She wanted me to take time to do this at the onset of pain, rather than letting the inflammation build up. If you put the ice directly onto the skin, then it only takes 5 minutes to completely numb that area, which is your goal. She recommended that I do this frequently. For instance, when I go shopping, she said I could even bring ice cubes in a thermos and just go to the car and ice for 5 minutes. She also suggested "dixie cup" ice. You freeze water in dixie cups and then when you take it out, you tear an inch of the paper around the top and apply it directly to your heel. If you make a bunch of these up ahead of time, they are always ready when you need them.
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