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Which is more beneficial to apply to the stomach after a cardio workout? heat or cold??

Q: which is more beneficial to apply to the stomach after a cardio workout? heat or cold??

: A good yardstick to go by is the use of heat prior to exercise or therapy to loosen up structures and ice following workout or therapy to reduce inflammation or edema.

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A good yardstick to go by is the use of heat prior to exercise or therapy to loosen up structures and ice following workout or therapy to reduce inflammation or edema.

Answered 5/30/2021

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A member asked:

Which is more beneficial to apply to the stomach after a cardio workout? heat or cold??

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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