Cryotherapy (Icing) Instructions:
Due to many different problems, tissues often become inflamed and painful. Applying ice will often
relieve pain and spasm.
Here are some DO's and DON'T's:
DO:
-- Ice sprains or strains immediately
(IF IN DOUBT ICE IT)
--Wrap the ice in a thin cloth
--Use real ice or gel pack that stays flexible when frozen.
--Rest the affected area while icing
--Apply gentle pressure with the ice
DON'T:
--don't ice for more that the prescribed time by your Doctor of Chiropractic
--don't use ice if you have circulation problems
--don't use ifce if you have a hypersensitivity to cold
--don't use ice over skin with suspected frostbite.
Times for areas:
Adults: 12-15 min for neck and areas on arms and legs.
20 min for torso and lower back
Children: (Ages 8 -12)
8 min for neck and areas
on arms and legs
12 min for torso and lower
back
