How does cold compress differ from simple ice therapy?
Although they are sometimes used interchangeably, ice compress or ice compression therapy is an advanced form of ice therapy. Cold compress combines the principles of ice and compression for reducing pain and swelling. Ice therapy can decrease pain by vasoconstriction (constriction of the blood vessels which can decrease bleeding and rushing of fluids to the injured area) and decreasing muscle spasms. Compression, on the other hand, allows the build-up of pressure in the affected tissues making the process of vasoconstriction faster and more effective. Compression can slow down the inflammatory process and can prevent excessive swelling. ThermaFreeze for Your Cold Compress Needs ThermaFreeze has developed for you high-quality, non-toxic, and reusable ice packs which are highly-effective in not only in ice therapy but in cold compress applications as well. ThermaFreeze ice packs are designed to conform well to the contours of your body to ensure efficient ice therapy and compression. Th
