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Whether you experienced a work related injury or suffered a bone fracture during the big game, "icing an injury" has nearly become second nature. Surprisingly, it wasn't until the mid-80's that virtually every physician began recommending R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) after an injury or operation. To date, this still remains the standard home remedy for treating soft tissue injuries.
WHAT MOST DON'T KNOW IS....UNREGULATED COLD APPLICATIONS MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT & IRREVERSIBLE TISSUE DAMAGE
Due to ice's cold property, applying directly to the body's injured area helps to reduce inflammation, but human tissue can only take so much. The cold application triggers the body's natural response to limit blood flow to the effected area. By reducing blood flow, you limit the amount of inflammation and inflammatory mediators which reduces swelling. In theory, icing via "ice cubes, ice packs or ice machines" seems adequate, but when unregulated, these applications can lead to further complications. Learn more about Ice-Burns and Frostbite here.
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