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Heat for Injury Recovery
For most routine injuries, favor gentle heat over icing to support recovery rather than just numbing pain. The idea is that warmth improves blood flow and tissue fluid movement, helping clear congestion and maintain mobility, while prolonged cold can restrict circulation and slow the healing response.
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“You were one of the first people to point out to me that for injuries, oftentimes it's better to perfuse the tissue and that heat sometimes perhaps is the more favorable tool if you had to pick one.”
huberman · How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett · Dec 9, 2024 · 2:45:50 · open ↗
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