Which sensation is NOT experienced during an ice massage?

The correct answer, which identifies the sensation that is NOT typically experienced during an ice massage, is the sensation of throbbing. During an ice massage, the body goes through a series of sensations as the temperature of the skin and underlying tissues decreases. Initially, a person feels cold, which is the immediate reaction to the ice.

As exposure continues, the cold sensation may evolve into feelings of burning, as the nerve endings react to the continuing stimulus. Following this burning sensation, numbness often occurs, reflecting the body's response to prolonged cold exposure, which can dull sensitivity in the area being treated.

Throbbing, however, is generally not a sensation associated with ice massage. This sensation is more commonly linked with issues like inflammation or injury where blood flow changes or pain pulses are present, while ice massage primarily aims to reduce inflammation and numb pain in the targeted area through cryotherapy.