Cold, heat, and compression therapy to relieve ankle and foot pain and speed recovery — drug-free.
For a fresh injury or acute pain, the standard of care is R.I.C.E.: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Our Soft Ice® compression wraps deliver both cold and compression in one step to ease pain and support healing after soft-tissue injuries.
For hands-free, longer-lasting cold — after surgery or a stubborn flare — the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Foot & Ankle Cold Therapy Systems wraps the ankle and foot and circulates ice-cold water continuously.
For chronic issues — stiffness, arthritis, lingering muscle soreness — reach for moist heat instead. Heat relaxes tight muscles and boosts circulation to help you heal. One rule of thumb: don't apply heat to a recent injury or a swollen area — stick with cold first.
Many people get the best relief by alternating cold and heat throughout the day. Our Drug-Free Pain Management Kits pair both so you have the right therapy on hand.
Not sure which to use? As a general guide, use cold in the first day or two after an injury to numb pain and reduce swelling (20 minutes at a time), heat for chronic muscle tension, and alternate the two for ongoing pain — see Mayo Clinic's guidance on heat and cold.