| Q: |
What is Cryotherapy? |
| A: |
Cryotherapy is a term that
describes the application on ice, cold towles,
ice massage and compresses to reduce the temperature
of tissues directly on or below the surface of
the skin
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| Q: |
How does Cryotherapy work? |
| A: |
Surface colling constricts
blood vessels, nums painful area, and helps relax
spasm. Cold termeratures reduce nerve transmission
of painful symptoms and provides temporary relief.
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| Q: |
What does Cryotherapy feel like? |
| A: |
Ice is most often used to
manage acute injuries or recent eruptions of chronic
conditions. Cooling affected tissues is effective
in reducing and preventing post traumatic swelling.
Local cooling should be applied several times a
day during the initial stages of an injury.
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| Q: |
Why is Cryotherapy used? |
| A: |
Cryotherapy is inexpensive,
readily available, and an easy way to reduce swelling
of inflamed tissues.
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Patient Benefits:
- Helps reduce swelling and inflammations
- Numbs affected area to reduce pain
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Inexpensive and can be self-applied
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF ICE PACK
Wrap the frozen ice pack in
a warm damp washcloth. Apply to area of discomfort
for twenty (20) minute intervals every two hours
or as directed by the doctor. You will need to
apply the ice until the area of application feels
numb before you remove it. Leave the ice pack
off for at least one (1) hour before your chiropractic
appointment.
NEVER APPLY THE FROZEN ICE PACK
DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN - ALWAYS WRAP IN CLOTH OR
PAPER TOWELING!!!
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