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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 | 173 |
94% |
| Chronic Pain | 31 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 16 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 12 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 11 |
100% |
Overall, 94% (284
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Ice Pack Reviews
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Takes the most of the pain away, but nothing more
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Helps with muscle spasms
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its okay
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did not help
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It seems to dull the pain for a bit but doesnt always work. It is a great alternative for heating pads though. For some reason heating pads seems to intensify my pain
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broke ALOT of bones
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Beneficial for neck and shoulders for temporary relief of extreme pain especially when used in conjunction with Vicodin.
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Ice always seems to help a little bit regardless of the injury.
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i use ice after prolonged activity, then rest right after.
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I put a bag of ice on each of my shoulders after I swim. I've been doing this for almost 4 years now. It numbs the pain temporarily, but it always comes back.
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