In a message dated 7/23/98 11:50:49 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Why the ice-pack AFTER the exercises? Before the exercise makes more sence to me: - Ice-pack to sedate the pain and increase the local blood circulation. - Warming-up. - The exercises. >> Hans, Doesn't cold reduce the blood flow to a muscle or skin area? Respectfully, WHH