Benefits of Icing

July is CARE Chiropractic’s anniversary month. And to celebrate, we are giving out free mini ice packs. Get yours at your next visit!

Here are some benefits of icing:
*Relieves pain by decreasing nerve conduction
*Decreases inflammation, swelling and bruising by causing the small blood vessels to constrict and reduce blood flow
*Reduces muscle spasm and delayed onset muscle soreness from strenuous or new exercise activities by assisting in waste products, aka lactic acid, removal
*Speeds up recovery time after an injury

Please remember that ideal icing protocol is 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off to allow enough time for muscles and joints to return to normal temperature before reapplying.