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An ice pack is commonly used therapeutically to alleviate the pain of minor injuries. The physiologic effects of cold application include immediate vasoconstriction with reflexive vasodilation, decreased local metabolism and enzymatic activity, and decreased oxygen demand. Cold decreases muscle spindle fiber activity a... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sports Injuries | 137 |
93% |
| Chronic Pain | 25 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 14 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 9 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 |
100% |
Overall, 94% (230
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Ice Pack Reviews
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sometimes works, doesn't last though
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its ok
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I love ice!
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got rid of some of the bruising and swelling
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it makes me feel better..all numb
its a good feeling
its a good feeling
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this helps if i catch the migraine as it begins.
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Use on my neck when I get bad headaches and heat doesnt help. Also on my feet for handfoot syndrome and neuropathy
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Works for a little bit.
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always helpful. it takes away alot of the pain and reduces swelling considerably.
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HELPS
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i use this just to feel a little relief but really it just keeps me cool lol
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helps the swelling
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When I run now I have to ice my knee each night.
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i have jumper knee
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does seem to help
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Ice/Heat?
I have many spinal problems and the ice pack is my best friend. I call the ice pack my buddy. I wear a brace and put an ice pack between the brace and... [More] -
Arm/Shoulder/Back Pain
Ice packs are another help.... [More] -
DS challange
I've pulled something. I need an ice pack [More] -
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ice seems to help me alot [More] -
back pain
When i get pain like that i use a ice pack on it. [More]
