ice cube uses - #27675
I am really curious about ice cube uses because I've been struggling with this ridiculous swollen ankle for over two weeks now. I twisted it while tripping over my dog (classic, right?), and thought ice would help but honestly, I've been using those ice packs, and it kinda helps but not really. Like, the swelling goes down a bit, but then it comes right back! I even tried freezing regular ice cubes and putting them in a towel, but the thing is, I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. Should I be using ice cube uses for pain relief more often, or is there some kind of hidden trick here? Also, I feel like if I'm just using ice cubes for the swelling, I might be missing something. I've asked my friends, and they said things like elevation or compression, but somehow it feels like ice cube uses should be more than just that, I dunno. Is there a limit on how long I can keep applying ice? Can I just sit there with ice cubes on my ankle all day? Seriously, what are the best ice cube uses I should know about, and am I really on the right track with this?
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