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.

  1. Fill up a thin plastic bag with ice
  2. Place a soaking wet paper towel on the outside of the bag
  3. Place the bag of ice with the wet paper towel side down directly on the skin where there is pain or swelling
  4. Keep in place for 7 minutes
  5. Perform at least morning and evening or anytime there is an increase in pain

Cheers to your health!

Lynk