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Doctors Say Your Ice Pack Might Be Making Injuries Worse

A new study is raising questions about one of the most common injury treatments: ice. Icing a sprained ankle or aching muscle has long been a go to way to ease pain and swelling, but new research suggests it may come with a tradeoff. Over time, icing could slow recovery and make pain last longer.

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