Cold (Ice) and Compression are 2 of the 4 MD recommended components of R.I.C.E to reduce pain and swelling from sprains, strains, pulled muscles and soft tissue injuries. The other 2 components are rest and elevation.
Coldone combines Cold Compression in a comfortable, easy to use Clinical Quality Wrap suitable for home use or clinic use pre and post surgery. The sooner you treat your soft tissue injury, the faster it will heal. Delay in treatment will increase the healing time due to the internal tissue damage caused by swelling. Quick attention to controlling the swelling will result in a much faster recovery and return to participation.
Here is some information that we found helpful about how and when to ice an Injury.