Re: Why does icing make my foot swell?

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Posted by Kathy on July 29, 1998 at 07:24:34:
I use a gel ice pack. It hurts A LOT after about 20 minutes, but it feels MUCH better the next day if I ice the night before. I have never used direct ice on my heel. My PT advised against that because of the risk of freezing. Always wrap ice or ice pack in a towel.



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