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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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this helps after a long day of work
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helps a lot
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Simple but probably the most effective to reduce the initial swelling.
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it didn't work, my hand got cold and i still cut
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relieves pain that is not associated with stiffness
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Helps for pain in the neck and upper back/shoulder area.
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has helped bring swelling down.
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Relaxes me a bit. Let's me fall asleep.
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sometimes it aleviates the pain for awhile and it doesn't take long before the pain is back.
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icing works great to reduce the inflamation
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