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What Is Cold Water Therapy? A Detailed Scientific Guide (Everyday Health)
Posted: Jul 02, 2025 in In the News
This article originally appeared in Everday Health on July 2, 2025.
Stepping into an ice-cold shower may seem like a rough way to start the day, but some research suggests it could benefit your health.
Known as cold water immersion, or cold water therapy, the practice — which can also take the form of ice baths or polar plunges — is a complementary therapy that proponents say can alleviate pain, accelerate post-workout recovery, and boost mood, among other potential perks...
There's a good reason cold water immersion is particularly popular among athletes. The practice may help delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and speed up muscle recovery, says Sabrena Jo, PhD, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise...
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