80 | Cold Therapy - To Ice or not to ice?

To ice or not to ice an injury? With different health professionals advising for and against using ice post-injury, you are not alone if you are feeling confused. From RICE to PEACE & LOVE, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom uncover the evolution of the ice protocol, and simplify explanations surrounding the immunology behind inflammation and swelling. By honing in on the importance of allowing the body to mediate its natural healing mechanisms and processes, they provide insight into the benefits and considerations with using ice, considering the psychological influence of optimism. Finally, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom shed light on the nervous system with regards to management and how healthy stressors highlight the adaptive capabilities of the body. Let’s dive in! We mention the Move2Improve Challenge. It is a full month challenge with 9 mobility flows, 7 functional workouts, 6 core stability workouts, 5 muscle activation videos, weekly intention setting and mindset tools, daily goals beyond movement and workouts, accountability and community, and PRIZES! It’s a month of education and truly exploring what’s optimal for you through the accountability and community of your move2improve friends. Join us by clicking here: https://www.docjenfit.com/move/ We also mention Clearlight Sauna in this episode. To get your very own at-home spa that will surround you with wellness, use code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. Click here: https://www.healwithheat.com/ or say Doc Jen and Dr. Dom sent you! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 2:17 – Understanding where you primarily move and how to relieve pressure. 5:20 – History of icing. 10:53 – What is the ice actually doing? 12:50 – P.E.A.C.E & L.O.V.E. 15:06 – Inflammation vs Edema. 17:10 – When is ice effective? 21:55  – Systemic Cryotherapy. 24:12 – The importance of exposure to healthy stressors. 28:25 – Ice Bath Protocols. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode80/       Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message