When
would I need a cold topical treatment?
For acute injuries such as sprains, strains, kicks and
knocks - the type of injury you might get while playing
a sport, or bending and lifting - which frequently result
in swelling, inflammation and bruising, as well as pain.
Cold treatment, applied immediately (or quickly) after
injury is the preferred method to help numb pain, reduce
swelling and inflammation and bring out bruising.
How do cold topical
treatments work?
Cold topical preparations are a convenient alternative
to the traditional ice pack. They numb pain and reduce
inflammation. That is why physiotherapists recommend
the RICE principle:
- Rest (to
aid recovery)
- Ice (to
reduce Swelling)
- Compression
(a close fitting bandage)
- Elevation
(raised support for injured limbs)
Which formulation
should I use?
For an instant burst of cool relief to ease the pain
of sudden injury, or for difficult-to-reach areas, use
Deep Freeze spray. For longer-lasting relief, and when
using the RICE principle (see above), Deep Freeze Cold
Gel brings the benefits of a cooling action with soothing
massage.
Why is Deep Freeze
so effective?
Deep Freeze spray delivers instant, cooling pain relief.
Deep Freeze Cold Gel is cold on application and in laboratory
tests; its cooling effectiveness was compared to that
of natural ice. Although the natural ice initially cooled
the skin to a greater degree, the cooling effect of
Deep Freeze Cold Gel was long lasting. The use of ice
beyond 10 minutes can be unbearable on the skin for
most consumers.
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