Most people experience some back pain at some point in their lives. For others, the discomfort is a chronic, aching condition ...

Ice and heat can help you ease mild pain. Here's how they each work. Ice helps to numb pain and tender areas. It can also bring down swelling, especially if you use it right after an injury.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Touch a hot plate and your hand flies back. While the response is almost instant, researchers are still working to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind these sensations of ...

There’s a simple rule for getting it right. Whether you treat with ice or heat depends on the type of injury. If you have a sudden injury which results in swelling, such as a sprained ankle, you ...

A heat pack is a commercial product used by hikers and skiers as a hand warmer. It consists of a plastic pouch filled with a supercooled solution of sodium acetate (NaCOOCH 3). When a metal disc in ...