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Cryotherapy/ Biofreeze
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a term that describes the application of ice to reduce the temperature of tissues directly on or below the skin surface. Cryotherapy works on the surface cooling constricts blood vessels, numbs painful areas, and helps relax muscle spasms. Cold temperatures reduce nerve transmission of painful symptoms and provide temporary relief. Cooling affected tissues is effective in reducing and preventing post-traumatic swelling.
NOTE: Ice should be applied several times a day during the initial stages of an injury for 3 days minimum. The use of heat during this time will usually make the injury worse and will prolong the injuries healing time.
Patients Benefits: Cryotherapy helps reduce swelling and inflammation, Numbs affected area to reduce pain, Reduces muscle spasms and is inexpensive and can be self-applied.
Biofreeze
Biofreeze is a pain relieving gel and a form of cryotherapy that is benifical for temporary pain relief from the symptoms of arthiritis, sprains, strains, sore muscles, joints and back pain.
Both ice packs and Biofreeze are available in our office.
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