Use an ice pack, an ice wrap to apply cold treatment ice therapy for for injuries, joint pain or post-surgery inflammation with ice therapy pain relief products from Senior Health Stores.

Ice Therapy — Why is ice used for injuries? — Ice is used after an injury to reduce swelling, joint pain, and decrease post-surgery inflammation. Ice decreases blood flow to the injured tissue and reduces inflammation.

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When should I use ice? — Ice should be used as a cold treatment ice therapy for injuries during the first 2 to 3 days after an injury or until the swelling goes away. For instance, if you sprained your ankle 5 days ago and it is still swollen, you should continue to use an ice wrap.

When you first apply ice, you will feel coldness, then burning. Then, after several minutes, the area will become numb. This is normal.

Can there be any harmful effects from ice therapy? — If ice packs are put directly on the skin and left too long, frostbite may occur. The skin and tissue underneath (muscles, nerves, and fat) may be injured, either temporarily or permanently. Certain parts of the body (including the elbow, the knee, and the foot) can be injured by cold more easily because they don't have as much padding or insulation.

If you have nerve, vascular, or skin problems ask your healthcare provider if you should use ice therapy.

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One of the best ways to treat any muscle injuries is ICE. Proven to be safe and effective at relieving pain and decreasing inflammation, ice therapy is an easy self-care technique for conditions of the joints and soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons). It minimizes swelling and bleeding and is always accompanied by rest, compression and elevation.

After an injury, surrounding blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients and take away waste products are damaged. Everything slows down and now blood and other fluids seep into the space around muscles, causing swelling, bruising, and pain. Applying ice lowers temperature of the damaged area; constricts or makes blood vessels smaller, thus reducing tissue damage; and slows down nerve impulses, which also decreases pain.