Do compression therapies work?
June 19, 2024
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as posted by the channel📊 A 2022 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that wearing compression garments helped improve post-exercise recovery and reduce muscle damage among athletes.
⛹️ Athletes like Kevin Durant and Rich Froning, as well as many top golfers, use compression to aid their recovery. You might have seen NBA players wearing compression sleeves or shorts during games. They do this to reduce muscle soreness, swelling, and to increase blood flow to muscle groups.
🧑⚕️ In my practice, I recommend compression sleeves for patients with varicose veins or lymphedema to reduce swelling.
💪 If you experience muscle weakness or soreness, consider wearing compression sleeves during and after exercise. Compression therapy, which involves compressing and releasing, can help bring blood flow to the area and speed up muscle recovery.
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Dr. Josh Axe is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, and physician. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Josh is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com. His company ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies two years in a row. He is the bestselling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. Josh is the founder of Leaders.com, an online platform that provides the latest on breaking news, leadership, business, and wealth. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. His latest book, Think This Not That, is now available nationwide.
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