Ice and cooling works by causing the blood vessels to narrow or constrict. By narrowing the blood vessels, not as much blood flow can come to the area. If there is not a rush of blood to the area, the swelling can be lessened.
When heat is applied to a stiff or rigid muscle, ligament or tendon area it can help the area to relax. When the area is relaxed the body can send more oxygen to the area to help it to heal or reduce pain and soreness. This allows a greater range of motion in the joint area for easier movement.
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gaygayISLAMisHATE1 2 years ago
Ice and cooling works by causing the blood vessels to narrow or constrict. By narrowing the blood vessels, not as much blood flow can come to the area. If there is not a rush of blood to the area, the swelling can be lessened.
summerlandcd 2 years ago
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armisis 2 years ago
How does "the contrast between hot and cold kind of shock the body to heal itself"?
RainingSnow3 2 years ago
When heat is applied to a stiff or rigid muscle, ligament or tendon area it can help the area to relax. When the area is relaxed the body can send more oxygen to the area to help it to heal or reduce pain and soreness. This allows a greater range of motion in the joint area for easier movement.
summerlandcd 2 years ago