Do This If You're In Pain: Cold Water Immersion for Pain Relief

Pain is a common experience for many people, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and chronic conditions - or even pain and soreness post-workout.

Did you know that the Egyptians were the first known users of cold therapy to treat inflammation? And, interestingly, Hippocrates, considered the father of cryotherapy, referenced the use of snow and ice to combat swelling in his writings. Cold therapy, as a tool for alleviating pain and inflammation, has a long history, yet the biological mechanisms behind how cold exposure reduces pain and swelling still hold some mysteries. Today, I'll shed light on some of these questions.

First, let's clarify some terms that can sometimes cause confusion.

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