When it comes to orthopedic surgery, two of patients’ most important questions are how long their recovery will be and how much pain they will experience. When addressing postoperative pain, ...

The practice sounds almost medieval in its simplicity: alternating between hot and cold temperatures to heal the body. Yet temperature contrast therapy, switching between heat exposure and cold ...

Cold therapy has been a popular health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype — although others disagree. Medical researchers from the University of Warwick ...

For centuries, professional athletes have been submerging in ice baths to reduce inflammation. Recently, that practice has expanded from athletes to just about anyone looking to improve their health ...

Cold-water immersion — such as sitting in an ice bath, wading into a lake in the winter, or taking a cold shower — has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is there any benefit to these ...

Cold plunge therapy is not new. This type of therapy has been documented back to the writings of Hippocrates around 300 B.C. Back then, people used it to treat acute pain and swelling, such as from a ...