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They mention NSAIDs, but not ice. I’m curious how constantly applying ice affects healing. I work out a lot and have a few minor nagging areas of pain (knee and
by skizm 4y ago
They mention NSAIDs, but not ice. I’m curious how constantly applying ice affects healing. I work out a lot and have a few minor nagging areas of pain (knee and shoulder). I apply ice after most workouts. I wonder if I am hindering the overall healing process.
- snigacookie 4y agoI apply heat to the muscles and ice to the base of the neck. Hope that helps.
- vrc 4y agoIf you’re trying to make “gainz” then don’t ice according to this study [0]. If you’re trying to avoid muscle soreness and swelling however I don’t know. Anecdotally icing areas that I have previous or chronic issues with prevents flare-ups. [0] https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP278996 https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP278996
- whiddershins 4y agoCertainly traditional Chinese medicine prohibits this. And there was at least one modern study with acute sports injuries that implied ice could be in fact making things worse. Ice to numb things, sure. ICE to reduce inflammation by inhibiting blood flow … ?