Recovery

Ice vs Heat: What to Use and When

A practical guide for athletes who want an answer rather than a debate.

Acute injuries

Ice can help with pain in the first 48 hours, but compression and gentle movement do more for swelling than ice alone.

Stiff, chronic complaints

Heat before activity improves comfort and mobility for stiff joints and long-standing muscle tightness.

Recovery between matches

Sleep, food and light movement outperform both. Cold water immersion is a small extra in congested fixture weeks.

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