Oct. 15, 2010 -
PRLog -- Ice therapy is also known as cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is a term used to describe the application of ice, cold towels, or compresses in order to reduce the temperature of the soft tissues on or below the skin. This kind of therapy has several helpful therapeutic benefits and is one of the most extensively used therapies. Cryotherapy is used to deal with acute injuries or current flair-ups of constant conditions induced by previous injuries. Benefits of using ice include reducing bleeding as well as swelling, pain relief, and reducing muscle spasms. Ice reduces bleeding and swelling through a process called vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood cells. By constricting blood vessels the amount of blood being delivered to the injured area is decreased which lessens the amount of swelling and bleeding. Using ice after an injury provides pain relief by numbing the painful areas and reducing nerve transmission of painful symptoms. Another common occurrance after an injury is muscle spasms. Muscle spasms are the bodies reaction to pain. A muscle spasm occurs when the muscles surrounding an injury tighten in order to protect the area and prevent future damage. These contractions can do more harm than good, resulting in increased pain. When ice therapy is applied to muscle spasms it helps to relax these areas. Cryotherapy is extremely effective at reducing swelling, providing pain relief, and relieving muscle spasms. Athletes around the world apply ice therapy on a daily basis in order to promote healing of injured areas and prevent future damage to these areas. Ice therapy is also used in many medical facilities as a form of treatment. Dr. McNeil makes use of cryotherapy in his chiropractic office in order to help patients provide pain relief and relax muscle spasms after a chiropractic adjustment. Also, Dr. McNeil uses cryotherapy to help promote healing for patients that sustained injuries during an automobile or work accident. These injuries may be acute or chronic and may cause extreme pain. The use of ice on these injuries offers patients with relief and a sense of calm. Dr. McNeil recommends using ice at home 2-3 times per day for 15-20 minutes. Also, it is important to apply ice to injured areas several times a day during the first 48 hours following an injury. This will provide pain relief until you can visit your chiropractor. For more helpful pain relief tips visit our website at www.WeGotYourBack.net
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McNeil Chiropractic uses the unique system of Chiropractic Bio Physics (CBP) to achieve a normal spinal and postural position. Dr. McNeil is the first chiropractor in MI to certify in CBP and the only certified chiropractor in Macomb County.
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