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Originally Posted by Dkintzer

I am a nurse, so here is what I know, heat for muscle pain, ice for joint (inflammation) pain. Ice can be applied for as long as you want, heat 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off is the rule. Voltaren ( generic is Diclofenac & can be bought everywhere, but cheapest is Walmart’s brand) is an anti-inflammatory medication. This is the topical version of Motrin, Aleve, Ibuprofen meds. This definitely helps if inflammation is the problem. However, most people don’t read the instructions & don’t use enough & rub it in per the instructions. The trick is everyone reacts to topicals differently so it may or may not work for each individual. That being said, joint pain is tough but the rule of thumb in the medical community is ICE…Ice, Compression, Elevation. Good luck. This getting old sucks. 😉

It's R. I. C. E!
Rest, ice, compression, elevation.