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Cold Compress
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A cool, damp cloth or covered ice pack that calms swelling, itching, and throbbing.
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🥄 How to use it
Wrap ice or a cold pack in a thin cloth and hold it on the spot for about 10–15 minutes. A clean cloth soaked in cool water works too.
⚖️ Cautions
- Never put ice straight on bare skin — always wrap it first.
- Limit to about 15 minutes at a time to protect the skin.
- Give the skin a rest between cold applications.
📚 Why we trust it
- Commonly recommended for swelling and pain
- Classic hydrotherapy
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