My last post was on ice baths, and I am still on the icing kick. However this time I will address the icing of specific areas. This type of icing is obviously a little less “painful” than ice baths, but still a great injury prevention tool. We all have those times when we come back from a workout and something is bothering us. It could be your feet, your shins, or that pesky hamstring…..you name it. Icing the area right away will increase your chances that the same area will not be as painful tomorrow.
Icing right after you workout is best. But for those of you in a hurry, you might...