Check out this article on icing of injuries to help with healing. Its got some good information about the most effective icing methods that are very practical and effective.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Icing-Method—5-7-Minutes-With-Ice-and-a-Wet-Paper-Towel&id=3671198
Here is icing in a nut shell.
- Fill up a thin plastic bag with ice
- Place a soaking wet paper towel on the outside of the bag
- Place the bag of ice with the wet paper towel side down directly on the skin where there is pain or swelling
- Keep in place for 7 minutes
- Perform at least morning and evening or anytime there is an increase in pain
Cheers to your health!
Lynk





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