... A cold pack or even frozen peas can be placed on a hot, swollen joint that is already inflamed for some short-term relief. One member discovered the relief was worth the initial discomfort: “I bit the bullet and put an ice pack (frozen peas) on the spine. Within 10 minutes, the horrifying pain eased significantly.” ...
Managing Spondylitis Flare-Ups
... A cold pack or even frozen peas can be placed on a hot, swollen joint that is already inflamed for some short-term relief. One member discovered the relief was worth the initial discomfort: “I bit the bullet and put an ice pack (frozen peas) on the spine. Within 10 minutes, the horrifying pain eased significantly.” ...