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gcwebbyuk
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How long should you ice a pulled muscle for - can you leave the ice pack on too long?
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The Northern Monkey
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yes...dont freeze the muscle. 3-5 mins on 10 mins off.... ish.
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gcwebbyuk
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Oh right - oops!
Fell asleep with ice packs on my back and groin today - it seems to have helped.
Will give it a break for a bit then and maybe put some back on again later tonight.
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The Northern Monkey
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yea I got told off by my physo for over-icing my knee when I damaged it. Does really help reduce the swelling tho
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gcwebbyuk
Posts: 1,926
gcwebbyuk
Posts: 1,926
gcwebbyuk
Posts: 1,926
gcwebbyuk
Posts: 1,926
gcwebbyuk
Posts: 1,926
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Fell asleep with ice packs on my back and groin today - it seems to have helped.
Will give it a break for a bit then and maybe put some back on again later tonight.
Canyon Endurace CF8.0
TrainerRoad Career
Strava