But a 2017 study may throw a wrench in that belief.
Ice bath recovery study.
That regularly taking ice baths blunts some of the desired effects of.
The practice of using ice baths to relieve sore muscles goes back decades.
Long a practice of elites post run ice baths have come under a bit of mixed metaphor alert fire lately on two grounds.
Ice baths have long been used by elite athletes and sports people after competition and training.
The assumption was that soaking in cold water promotes muscle recovery by reducing temperature blood flow and inflammation in tissues of the muscles.
Some research suggests ice baths may reduce soreness after workouts.
The comprehensive study found cold water immersion after strength training hindered muscle adaptation pouring cold water on the long held theory that an ice bath helps speed up recovery.
Do ice baths reduce inflammation.
The recent study suggests that the previous ideas about ice bath.
A new study has found the widely practiced routine for soothing aching muscles and pains may actually be having a detrimental effect.