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While you may not consider yourself a fan of the cold, it does have its benefits. If you’ve ever used a frozen bag of peas or a more sophisticated ice pack in an effort to relieve pain, you’ve ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cryo-pneumatic compression device may decrease opioid consumption and improve function after shoulder surgery.

Cold has been used to treat illnesses since at least 450 BC when Hippocrates advised packing wounded soldiers in ice to delay death. In the 1800s, wounded soldiers were cooled to promote recovery by ...