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here to watch the Ice Cup VideoThis page is pretty easy to follow and understand. One of the main issues here is where exactly to use the ice cup when you are hurting. There are a couple of rules of thumb to follow.
1) If the pain you are experiencing is in the 'belly' of the muscle, (i.e. your quad, hamstring, calf, etc.), ice where the pain is and the entire surrounding area.
2.) If the pain is in a joint icing the joint itself is going to do VERY LITTLE to alleviate your pain. Find the area/muscle ABOVE where the joint is hurting and ICE THERE! If you push into that area, (above the point of pain), you will likely find that area to be very sore and tight. That muscle/tissue is pulling on the joint and causing pain similar to what happens when you pull several strands of the hair on your head. The hair, (muscle), is not hurting but the scalp, (joint), is! You wouldn't take a pain killer or muscle relaxor for your scalp in that case... You'd let go of your hair! Icing the area above the joint will reduce, pain, swelling and inflammation in the joint. After icing the area you can do some P&M Myofascial release to the area yourself. This will further open up the tissue, and allow proper blood flow and circulation to and from the injured area. If you are asking why ice, not heat? Click here to find out!
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