You’re enjoying a delicious slushie, ice cream cone, or frozen treat when suddenly—OW! A sharp pain hits your head like an ice-cold lightning bolt. It's a brain freeze… and we’ve all been there.

What is brain freeze, exactly? And how can you make it stop? Let’s melt down the science behind this chilly mystery!

What Is Brain Freeze?

Brain freeze happens when something really cold hits the roof of your mouth really fast.

Your mouth is full of tiny blood vessels, and when the roof gets cold too quickly, those blood vessels suddenly shrink and then expand rapidly as they warm back up. This quick change confuses your brain, and it thinks the pain is coming from your forehead!

The fancy term for a brain freeze is Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia, and no, we don't know how to pronounce it either.

What Foods and Drinks Cause It?

Brain freeze can strike when you eat or drink a variety of cold things such as ice cream, slushies, snow cones, smoothies, and other icy drinks.

So yes, Snowies at Chaos Water Park and Dairy Queen Blizzards at Action City are totally brain-freeze worthy. Slow down and enjoy the taste!

How to Stop Brain Freeze Fast

Here are a few ways to chase the chills away:

• Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This warms it up and helps stop the signal to your brain.

• Drink warm water or breathe through your mouth. The heat helps relax your blood vessels.

• Tilt your head back for a few seconds. It might sound silly, but it can reduce the pressure and help the pain go away faster.

• Slow down! Take smaller bites or sips when enjoying frozen treats. Your brain will thank you.

Frozen Fun at Metropolis Resort

Whether you're diving into a day of waterslide thrills at Chaos Water Park or leveling up in Action City, a frozen treat is the perfect cooldown. Grab a Snowie in between splash sessions or swing by Dairy Queen for a post-go-kart Blizzard.

Just remember to pace yourself, stay cool, and beat brain freeze like a pro!