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Ice is better than heat for an acute injury during the first week. Most people stop icing after the first day or two unless they're very uncomfortable. No longer than 15 minutes at a time with a hamstring. If it were a toe or a finger, no more than 10 minutes as cases of frostbite have occurred. Always a good idea to place the ice in a plastic bag and place layers of paper or cloth towels between the bag and the skin. Remember RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation. Generally 15 -20 min is maximum for icing an injury.
For those of us who live in cold climates, winter time and ice can prove to be anything from a nuisance to a hazard. There is a natural substance that will help you remove ice quickly. In this article we will demonstrate how to use salt to melt ice on driveways or sidewalks. Deicing Salts. Salt for melting icy surfaces actually comes in various chemical compositions, aside from the sodium chloride formula we know well. Calcium chloride comes in rounded white pellets and handling it with bare hands can result in skin irritation.