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  1. 17-07-2014 06:06 AM #1
    KelcieLe
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    Re: What really does ice do?

    Ice acts as a constricting agent, and narrows the blood vessels at the injury area. It helps reduce the swelling further...but also stops other fluids like white blood cells to reach the area that slows down the healing process...

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    Re: What really does ice do?

    Quote Originally Posted by KelcieLe View Post
    but also stops other fluids like white blood cells to reach the area that slows down the healing process...
    White blood cells slow the healing process???

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