HYDROTHERAPY
Ice
Therapy
Ice applied to a painful or inflamed area to reduce swelling, numb pain and calm inflammation, used in naturopathy alongside heat in contrast treatment.
01WHAT IT IS
Cold is one of nature's simplest anti-inflammatories. Ice applied in a cloth or as an ice massage narrows the local blood vessels, reduces swelling and dulls pain. In naturopathy it is used for recent sprains and strains, inflamed joints, headache and as the cold half of contrast treatment, where alternating ice and heat pumps circulation through a region.
It is short, precise and always applied with a protective layer against the skin.
02HOW IT IS DONE AT AROGYA
- 01
The area and the method, pack or ice massage, are agreed.
- 02
Ice is applied through a cloth for the prescribed minutes.
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The skin is checked throughout.
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Heat may follow if a contrast treatment is prescribed.
03BENEFITS
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Numbs pain in the treated area
- Useful in recent injury and acute joint flare
- Part of contrast therapy for circulation
Often suited to
- Recent sprains and strains
- Inflamed, hot joints
- Headache
- Contrast treatment with heat
Please tell us first
- Not for guests with cold sensitivity, Raynaud's, neuropathy or poor circulation
- Never applied directly to bare skin
- Avoided over open wounds
04WHAT TO EXPECT
Cold, then numb, then a pleasant warmth as the area recovers. Fifteen minutes is the maximum for one application.
This page is educational and describes the therapy as traditionally practised. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified practitioner. Suitability, preparation and duration are confirmed individually at Arogya Retreatt. Content reviewed September 2026.
05QUESTIONS
Common questions about Ice Therapy.
Ice or heat for my pain?
As a rule, ice for a recent injury or a hot, swollen joint; heat for chronic stiffness. The practitioner will decide, and may prescribe both in alternation.