How to Make an Ice Pack Using Rice

Cold therapy (cryotherapy) helps an injured body part feel better and heal quicker. Whether it is a sprain, strain or any other muscular condition, cold therapy reduces swelling, soothes pain and helps the healing process. A homemade ice pack made with rice is a simple and inexpensive comfort tool to keep in your freezer.

Things You'll Need

• Sport sock Rice Fragrance (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Start with a clean tube-style sport sock.

• 2

  Fill the sock about two-thirds full with rice. Use regular rice, not the short, cooking type. Spices and herbs will add a nice fragrance, such as cinnamon, cloves or lavender.

• 3

  Tie the end of the sock securely. Place this ice pack in the freezer. It will not freeze solid, but does keep its coolness for a lengthy period of time.

• 4

  Wrap or mold the rice ice pack to fit around the body part that needs cold therapy.

• 5

  To clean, untie the sock and empty the rice. Wash the sock (or replace it) and then refill with rice.