Introduction
Apply a cold ice pack or a hot ice pack?
What is necessary for me?
Effects of applying an ice pack
Lowering temperature by applying a cold pack will help slow down the metabolism in cells and reduce infection and edema caused from damage.
It can help reduce internal bleeding by contracting the vessels at the damaged section.
It provides a pain-killing effect for an injured area of a body as it can help anesthetize that area.
It can help relax muscle cramps at the injured area.
Effects of applying a hot pack
Applying a hot pack on an injured body can help expand the...