what does ice really do when you put it where u get hurt playing or doing something?
2006-08-31 13:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ice reduces the inflamatory response. Which will/should slow or reduce the amount of swelling of an injury. It also numbs nerve endings which will reduce pain.
2006-08-31 13:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes the blood vessels tighten up from the cold which forces out any fluid -- which is what swelling is.
So yes, it does do alot of good.
2006-08-31 20:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps your muscles from swelling and you won't get hurt as long. If u put hot water on it,it will make it swell more.
2006-08-31 20:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rhiannon :] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice cool isn't first choice for hurt, medication , bardage are better choice.
2006-08-31 20:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool you down, constricts the blood vessels lessens a bit of pain.
2006-08-31 20:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
reduces inflammation
2006-08-31 20:53:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋