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Ice is better than heat for an acute injury during the first week. Most people stop icing after the first day or two unless they're very uncomfortable. No longer than 15 minutes at a time with a hamstring. If it were a toe or a finger, no more than 10 minutes as cases of frostbite have occurred. Always a good idea to place the ice in a plastic bag and place layers of paper or cloth towels between the bag and the skin. Remember RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation. Generally 15 -20 min is maximum for icing an injury.
Ice your arm. Cold will help reduce the pain and inflammation. Wrap a thin towel around a bag of frozen vegetables or ice pack and apply to the affected area three to four times a day for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Do not put the cold pack directly on the skin, as this can cause frostbite.tep 5. Eliminate any activity that causes strain to your bicep until it is completely healed. Avoid playing or lifting through the pain because this will only make it worse. Rest is the best way to let the muscle heal. You can still remain active, but choose exercises that do not put stress on the affected arm.