Uses for Blue Healer Hot and Cold Gel Packs

There are 9 identified areas which provide the best uses for ice packs both hot and cold. These are:

Sports Injury;
Sports Recovery;
Degenerative Arthritis;
Minor Burns;
Headaches;
Inflammation Reduction;
Small laceration control;
Muscular and ligament warm up;
Stings.

SPORTS INJURY

Two of the most common sports injuries are strains and sprains to muscles and ligaments caused by over extension of these fibres or insufficient warm up procedures prior to exertion.

The application of an ice pack as soon as possible after sustaining these types of injuries will restrict the blood flow to the injury site thus reducing the severity of the injury and enabling a shorter recuperation period.

SPORTS RECOVERY

Recovery from strains and sprains can be enhanced by the application of a heat pack to the injury site once the swelling has reduced. The heat will encourage blood flow enabling the body to naturally repair itself at a far quicker rate.

DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS

This warming of the joints brings in and encourages circulation making their movement less painful as it soothes the aching. In some cases where an arthritic joint is inflamed the application of cold will reduce the swelling thus reducing the discomfort.

MINOR BURNS

The most immediate first aid after a burn has been sustained is to remove the heat from the injury site in order to prevent further damage from the presence of heat in that area. The immediate application of an ice pack to the burn area will quickly and dramatically remove any residue heat thus preventing the injury from escalating. The sooner the cold is applied the less the injury will be and the quicker the recovery.

HEADACHES

The application of ice for a headache is a common remedy as the cold has a numbing effect on the nerve irritation along with inflamation reduction. The cold acts as being a vassal constrictor and relaxes muscle spasms thus regulating blood flow and assisting in the removal of waste products.

INFLAMMATION REDUCTION

For many differing reasons be it over-exertion, insect stings, allergies, sinus or accident almost all areas of the body including soft tissues are prone to inflammation. While there are anti-inflammatory drugs on the market for these types of ailments and injuries from a natural perspective the use of an ice pack will in many circumstances be just as effective and safer in reducing inflammation. Inflammation caused from acne and pimples can also be reduced with the application of a ice pack.

SMALL LACERATION CONTROL

Once again as cold reduces the flow of blood the use of an ice pack in the first instance will greatly reduce the loss of blood and aid in the dissipation of pain to that area.

Once bleeding has stopped a bandage under slight compression should be applied and if required medical advice should be sort.

MUSCLE AND LIGAMENT WARM UP

Sporting authorities often recommend preparing the body by conducting a stretching procedure prior to any physical exertion be it work or sports. The incidence of injury is greatly reduced by preparing the body for the tasks it is about to perform. In the case of a past injury site or weak area of the body start by simply applying a heat pack prior to stretching. This will gently heat the area and prepare the muscles or ligaments to begin the stretching procedures.

NEVER APPLY AN ICE PACK DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN

It is always recommended to use a insulating cloth on the ice pack avoiding direct contact with the skin.

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