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2006/09/11, 05:21 PM
Hey All, Im trying to add Ice Baths to my recuperation routine. Anyone know of an optimal time for lower body full submersion ?
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2006/09/12, 01:31 AM
The standard is to start initially with one minute sessions and progressing to a maximum of 10 minutes over a period of 10 weeks. Do not go in deeper than the waist.
Keep in mind, however, that there are contraindications for ice baths (but not limited to):
1.A person's general sensitivity to ice - some people find the application of cold immediately painful.
2. No use of ice on injuries in the chest region as in some instances this may cause a reaction in the muscles, bringing about anginal pain, possibly from the constriction of coronary arteries.
5. Always check skin sensitivity before applying ice - if a person cannot feel touch before applying ice, this may indicate other problems such as nerve damage. In such instances ice would only serve to mask this and complicate the problem.
6. Do not apply cold to someone with high blood pressure as vasoconstriction will increase the pressure within the vessels.
Hope that helps....
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Michael
If you have to tell people you're good, you're not that good.
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2006/09/12, 10:00 AM
Thanks Michael. Some of that seems like common sense. I have no intention to do any chest submersion. waist high is enough for me.
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2006/09/20, 05:09 PM
Update, Ice Baths are going well. Up to 12 minutes in my tub with cold water and filled with cubes. Legs feel great.
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