For small to large areas

Take 1 cup of rubbing alcohol to 3 cups of water ( 1:3 ratio) and place into a big Ziploc bag (preferably 2 by double bagging it so it doesn’t leak out) and place in freezer until slushy. The alcohol keeps the water from hardening creating a slushy cold pack.

You can also try using liquid dish soap and place the desired amount into a ziplock bag. Place it in the freezer and it becomes very pliable and great for contour areas like the knees.

For the bottom of your foot

Take a plastic water bottle (about 20 ounce) with water and place in freezer until frozen. This is great for the bottom surface of the foot and can be used seated while performing an ice massage! An ice massage should last for 5-10 minutes until the area is numb.

For small areas

Take a Styrofoam cup and fill it up with ¾ water. Place in freezer until frozen and then peel the top off with the bottom acting as a handle.

This is great ice application for small areas such is tendonitis of a specific muscle and should be used in a constant circular motion until the area is numb.

Did you know?

There are four stages of sensation your body feels with cold application.

Stage 1 Cold

Stage 2 Burning

Stage 3 Achy

Stage 4 Numb

These are all normal to experience while applying a Cold application with end result to be numb. After the numb stage the cold application should be removed.

Do caution for frostbite!