Healthcare professionals often recommend heat or ice therapy to relieve back pain. Which type of therapy to use depends on the cause of the pain and a person’s individual circumstances.

Whether you’ve recovered from a serious injury, followed doctor’s orders post-op or simply tried to keep the swelling down after a minor bump or bruise, chances are a homemade ice pack has ...

Ice packs are especially good for joint pain caused by an arthritis flare. You might also try using a local spray such as fluoromethane (nonflammable) on your back or painful area before and after ...

I have a single, lonely blue ice pack in my freezer ... Now you have your freezer space back. Not to mention if there's a spill at the picnic, you're kind of a hero. Start with clean sponges.