Ice Pack Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

An ice pack is a product that can be frozen and placed on the skin for various purposes. Ice packs are common household items used in cryotherapy or hot/cold therapy. Ice packs can be applied to injury or sore spots and used multiple times daily.¹

Ice Pack Health Uses and Health Benefits

The primary health benefits of an ice pack are that it helps to reduce inflammation and pain. Ice packs can be used to treat sports injuries, sprains and strains, muscle tension, cramps and more. You can use ice packs on your legs, back, neck or wherever your injury has occurred. Ice packs may also be able to help with toothaches, headaches and sunburns.¹

References

1. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/sig43888spec