Cold pain therapy, also known as cryotherapy, uses cold temperatures to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in the body. Applying an ice pack or cold gel packs to injured or inflamed areas of the skin lowers the temperature of tissue and decreases nerve conduction velocity, reducing pain signals sent to the brain. https://businessinmyarea.com/blogs/cold-pain-therapy--using-cold-compresses-and-cryotherapy-to-reduce-pain