Theres never a good time for aheadache.

This can be repeated multiple times a day and as needed if symptoms persist.

Skin Safety

When icing, dont let ice or cold packs directly touch the skin.

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Keep a cloth between them and your head or neck.

Cold therapy has been shown effective against many kinds of headaches, especially migraines and tension headaches.

check that that a cloth or towel separates your skin from the ice or cold pack during tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both heat and icing can help headaches, and individual preferences vary.

The proper course of treatment depends on the bang out of headache that has set on.

OTC analgesics like Tylenol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil or Motrin are frequently recommended first.

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