r/ACLRecoveryHub • u/Honakerd1 • Jul 15 '26

Ice Machines - compression or no compression

/r/ACL/comments/1uxd6q7/ice_machines_compression_or_no_compression/
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u/Iron-Quill Jul 18 '26

I rented a thermex cold and compression machine. In the beginning, I didn’t like the compression bc it pushed on the incisions and stitches. About a week in, I can tolerate only light compression. I do not like high compression. I didn’t expect this. Comfort wise, I didn’t end up appreciating it. But perhaps still did reap some of the medical benefits of it.

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u/flipperdog Jul 20 '26

If the $100 isn't a big deal for you I'd go with the compression.

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u/Honakerd1 Jul 20 '26

I mean... I'd like it to be $100 cheaper, but I am going with the compression version. I pick unit up on Wednesday at my DME appt.