ICE BATHING is very popular among athletes because it helps them recover well after training or competition. The mechanism of ICE BATHING uses the cold from ice to reduce the temperature of the muscles, causing blood vessels to contract, reducing blood flow to the muscles, thus reducing pain, inflammation, and fatigue that occurs. After doing ICE BATHING, blood vessels will expand, blood will flow better, and nutrients. And oxygen will be able to nourish cells and organs better.
Ice Bath is a method of soaking the body in very cold water or ice with a temperature of 10-15 degrees Celsius for about 8-15 minutes. Previously, this method was popular among athletes, but at present it has become a trend for health-conscious people because it helps to adjust the body’s condition in many ways, making many people interested in trying it โปรโมชั่น ufabet. The following are the advantages of doing an Ice Bath.
- Relieve pain
- Reduce muscle inflammation
- Relieve fatigue
- Good for the immune system
- Recover your body faster
- Reduce heat and humidity after exercise
- The central nervous system works well and you sleep better.
Although Ice Bath has many advantages as mentioned above, for those who have never done it before or have a chronic disease, there are some things you should know and things you need to check before doing it, as follows:
- There should be a specialist who has received specialized training or has an understanding of the Ice Bath process to help take care of every step because in the beginning, the body needs to adjust first.
- You should start by alternating ice baths with resting, or soaking for a short period of time. You should not force yourself to soak for too long at one time.
- It is recommended to have a health check beforehand to be aware of your illness. This will help reduce the risks that may occur while taking an ice bath.
- If possible, try taking a 30-second cold shower first, or a short cold bath each morning until you are comfortable with the cold before taking an ice bath.
- Ice bath is not suitable for people with heart disease or high blood pressure. Because it can cause arrhythmias and high blood pressure that can affect the blood vessels in the brain.
- Prolonged ice baths can cause blistering, redness, itching, or peeling, especially in people with skin problems or sensitive skin.
- Do not continue with the Ice Bath if you feel uncomfortable, have difficulty breathing. Or experience any abnormal symptoms while soaking in ice.
When the body is exposed to cold temperatures, possible symptoms include red rashes, peeling skin, irregular heartbeat, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, dizziness, and cold sores. These symptoms do not occur in everyone, but can occur if you have respiratory problems such as asthma. Symptoms may worsen.