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Ice
is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory.
Ice
should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early
stages of your problem.
Whenever you experience swelling, redness or sharp / stabbing
pain it is generally considered best to apply ice. Repeat until
symptoms ease – usually for 24 – 48 hours.
Following this you should alternate with ice and heat. If in
doubt, contact your Chiropractor.
APPLICATION
Place
ice cubes in a plastic bag or use a professionally prepared ice
pack.
Place
a damp face washer or tea towel over the problem area then place
the ice pack on the material covering.
The first application should be as follows:-
20 minutes on
10 minutes off
20 minutes on
10 minutes off
20 minutes on
Then during waking hours, apply the ice pack every 2 hours, or
as indicated by your Chiropractor.
As the inflammation reduces, it is often
beneficial to apply heat between ice.
20 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT
20 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT
20 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT
Heat is an effective therapy for reducing muscular tension and
pain and is best used AFTER the initial inflammation has
subsided.
If you do not have ice immediately available, then use a pack of
frozen peas or similar item. |
