Ice to decrease inflammation has been a mantra in medicine for decades. Below is a recent article by Dr. Gabe Mirkin who coined the term RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) back in 1978. Because studies have failed to show better healing with ice therapy and that it may even delay healing, many practitioners are now no longer recommending it to decease inflammation. Dr. Mirkin still advocates very short term use of ice for pain relief, but not with the goal to decrease inflammation.
Did you know that inflammation is an integral part of the healing process and has many beneficial effects?

Why Ice Delays Recovery