icing an injury????????????????

If you put the ice pack directly on you skin, then it's common that your core body temperature in that area was hot, and when you put the ice pack on your skin it did give you a burn. It may be discolored for a couple of days, and may be a little bit tender, but there is nothing to really worry about. I'd suggest putting a cloth under the ice pack when putting it on your calf, or to soak your leg in a bucket of cold water with ice.

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Swelling is the body's inflammatory reaction to injury. Swelling obstructs good blood flow to the area and inhibits motion. Applying ice will decrease the inflammation, in addition to elevating the area and taking an anti-inflammatory drug, such as motrin or advil. A bruise is the body's reaction to the trauma of having a blood vessel broken and leaking under the tissues. This is simply a reaction and not a part of healing. Applying ice first for about 20 minutes several times a day over 72 hours will decrease the pain, swelling. Applying heat to a bruise later will help increase the circulation and reabsorb the cells.

Did you cover the ice pack in anything or just put it straight on your leg?

If you didn't cover it, do. You can get an ice burn if you don't put a barrier between your skin and the ice pack.

you froze your skin.

never put the ice directly on the skin.

use a paper towel or t shirt, etc between the ice and skin

idk, but u should put a towel or rag around the ice pack. then ice it.... 20 min on.... 20 min off. hope you feel better soon ♥