Our suggestions for the application of ice.
Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages.
Place ice cubes in a plastic bag or use a professionally prepared ice pack. If you do not have ice immediately available, you can use a pack of frozen peas or a frozen hot water bottle.
Place a face washer, tea towel etc, over the problem area then place the ice pack on the material covering.
The first application should be as follows:
- 20 minutes on
- 10 minutes off
- 20 minutes on
- 10 minutes off
- 20 minutes on
Thereafter
During waking hours, apply the ice pack for 20 minutes every 2 hours, or as indicated by your Chiropractor.