Dr. Barry Dworkin

Mouse study finds that ‘icing’ sports injuries may delay recovery and prolong pain. Human trial required to determine if true and if it is related to severity of the inflammatory response.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 15, 2026

Source:
‘Icing’ sports injuries may delay recovery and prolong pain: McGill study

Reference:
Cryotherapy and Duration of Inflammatory Pain in Mice

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