Heat / ice therapy

[29mUK]

Saw mention of this in another thread, wondered how many advocate it.

I find heat quite beneficial, through use of one of those flexi material microwaveable / freezable packs.

Not sure if there's a medical view on it, mind-you. I keep meaning to mention it to my uro to see what he thinks. I'm thinking it can't do any harm - the increased bloodflow might even be a plus.

[kal]

I allways wondered that myself. U would think the heat would bring the blood in and soften the plaque up

[NeoV]

There have been studies on hypothermia, it does appear to work. Ice as we all know, reduces inflammation. It's commonly prescribed after penile fracture.

I have found both to be very helpful!