• Can frequent usage of ice packs after playing a sport cause any side effects?

I am a tennis player and I often end up straining my leg muscles. I use ice packs often to reduce the pain. Is it bad for me?

8 Answers

  • Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
  • Mobile, AL

The only side effect would be if you leave the ice on too long and get frostbite

Hope it helps!

Bose

  • Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Richmond, Texas

No, unless you leave the ice on too long and get frost bite.

  • Orthopedist
  • Brownstown Charter Twp, Michigan

No as long as you don't burn your skin.

  • Orthopedist
  • Epsom, Surrey

No, there would be no ill effect.

  • Orthopedist
  • Newport News, VA

Ice packs aren't entirely bad in repetitious use, however, the need to consistently use them is a sign that you may need a medical professional to help with the underlying cause of the inflammation.

  • Orthopedist
  • Manassas, VA

If you put it directly on skin or for more than 30 min, you can possibly burn the skin.

  • Orthopedist
  • Oakley, OH

No, but direct ice can thermally injure the skin. It is best to cover the application site with a thin cloth. Do not leave on more than 20 minutes, but you can use as often as you want.

Dr. Snyder

  • Orthopedist

No

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