Everyone knows that playing sports is the basis of a he althy lifestyle. Training or dynamic games keep us in good shape, make us feel more alive and energetic. But such activity increases the risk of various injuries that bring a lot of discomfort and sometimes force you to interrupt training or competition in the most responsible place. If you are familiar with this situation, then it's time to learn about the medical innovation that is sports freezing.
Cold as a cure
Everyone has been injured more or less severely at least once. More often, children and athletes are prone to bruises and sprains, but a person who is far from sports is not immune from injuries.
Since childhood, we all know the first aid method for bruises and injuries - to attach something cold to the injured area. For these purposes, at home, the contents of the freezer wrapped in a clean cloth are usually used. Such an impromptu compress relieves acute pain and brings relief. Why is this happening?
The fact is that with an injurysoft tissues are damaged and small capillaries and blood vessels rupture. This is expressed in the appearance of a hematoma, edema and severe pain as a result of an inflammatory reaction. If you immediately cool the damaged tissues, then the blood stops intensively flowing to the injured tissues: the vessels narrow, and the sensitivity of the nerve endings decreases. Cooling the injured area significantly helps to reduce pain, and will also minimize the development of edema and hematoma.
But it is not always possible to have a refrigerator at hand: injuries most often happen suddenly and in the most unexpected place. In this case, a novelty in medicine can come to the rescue - sports freezing. A spray in a small can can replace a full-fledged cold compress.
Why is freezing convenient?
This novelty is gaining more and more popularity in sports medicine, where injuries are not an accident, but an inevitability. If earlier only doctors used freezing for emergency care, today sports freezing in a pharmacy is available to anyone.
This miracle of medicine is a spray can, which contains liquefied gas. Each brand uses different cold components. The most popular frost sprays contain:
- ethyl chloride;
- butane;
- pentane;
- menthol.
Sports Freeze is placed in small spray cans that are convenientto take with you to competitions or training, and also just to have in your first-aid kit.
In case of injury, spray from a sprayer according to the instructions on the preparation: some frosts must be sprayed through a cloth. The distance for application may also vary (usually from 10 to 20 centimeters).
Substances containing sports freezing will instantly cool and anesthetize damaged tissues, as well as help reduce the manifestation of edema and hematoma.
When is freezing necessary?
This form of pain relief for sports injuries is indispensable in competitions: if a sprain or bruise is received, and the athlete needs to continue participating in the game or relay race, an aerosol with freezing will come to the rescue. The tool helps to quickly and effectively eliminate pain and finish a sporting event without compromising the result.
It is also convenient to take a can of sports ice with you on a camping trip, on nature or for outdoor activities. If a sudden injury occurs, first aid is always at hand and in a convenient form.
It is very practical when there is a sports freeze in the home first aid kit. The coolants of the drug perfectly cope not only with domestic injuries: bruises, sprains, dislocations. They are also very effective for insect bites and for relieving joint or muscle pain in chronic conditions. Therefore, this tool, which was originally intended for athletes, is quite versatile and can be used by everyone.
Use with care
Despite the availability in pharmacies and ease of use, sports freezing is a rather serious medical preparation. And as with any medication, there are a few precautions to take when using it:
- do not apply to children and teenagers;
- do not spray on damaged skin;
- carefully read the instructions for the drug before use and follow it;
- do not use systematically - the drug is intended for emergency one-time assistance.
Following these simple rules, the use of sports freezing can facilitate sports training and lead to better performance and results.
