Saturday, December 6, 2014

How to Ice an Injury

Icing is an important part of treatment used for strains, sprains and bruises. When an injury occurs on the body, bleeding may occur in the underlying tissues. Pain and swelling may also be present if the ligaments, tendons and fibers of the injured muscle were also affected. Luckily, applying cold to the area combats pain and swelling and can be used immediately or with rehabilitation. To ice your injury safely and effectively, start with Step 1 below.


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