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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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When I have a flare up used ice packs to get me back.. it works for me!!!
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Initially with ankle but same with all injuries only works for so long.
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Its a miracle!!!
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Sometimes it works miracles sometimes it just makes me cold.
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helps some on kneesback but wcold weather have stopped using
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still a great option for early treatment as I wait for a medication to kick in.
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i think this helps the mos...unless it is jsut all around bad..then im jsut screwed
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I use it after activities. I don't know how helpful it is but its not hurting as far as I know.
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Soothes the injury very well.
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