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Cryotherapy is a term that describes the application of cold packs or compresses to reduce the temperature of tissues directly below the skin surface. Cryotherapy works just below the skin's surface to cool down the tissue by constricting blood vessels. This numbs painful areas and helps relax muscle spasms. Cold temperatures reduce nerve transmission of painful symptoms and provide additional temporary relief. By cooling inflammed tissues post-traumatic swelling is decreased. Ice packs should be applied several times a day during the initial stages of an injury for 5-30 minutes per application. Benefits: Ice packs help reduce swelling and inflammation, numbs the affected area to reduce pain, reduces muscle spasms, is inexpensive and can be self-applied as needed. |
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Brighton Hill Chiropractic, PC |
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Family Chiropractic Office |
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