Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials.
Mentions
Extended reach
Total likes
Video views
Mentions per month
Jan 2021 – Oct 2025Where it's discussed
-
X / Twitter121 posts
-
News21 articles
-
Facebook5 posts
-
YouTube3 videos
AI synopsis
What people are saying
Several discussions highlight the findings of the systematic review, such as the point that both heat and cold therapy reduce muscle soreness similarly, but cold may negatively impact strength adaptations. Phrases like 'I think I'll opt for a hot bath!' suggest personal interest in applying the findings, while comparisons of the effects of each method contribute to a deeper understanding of their implications, revealing a mix of excitement and critical evaluation.
Most discussions show general support for the findings, albeit with some nuances, indicating a moderate level of agreement.
There is a strong curiosity displayed about the implications of the findings on heat and cold therapy practices.
The discussions demonstrate some level of deep engagement, particularly in evaluating the effectiveness of each therapy method.
Many participants express the belief that the findings will significantly influence practice in pain management.
Abstract in brief
- The systematic review analyzed 32 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 1,098 patients to assess the impact of heat and cold therapy on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- Cold therapy was found to effectively reduce pain within 24 hours post-exercise, especially when applied within one hour after physical activity, while heat therapy also demonstrated pain-relieving effects both within and beyond this timeframe.
- No significant pain reduction differences were observed between heat and cold therapy, suggesting both methods are effective for managing DOMS symptoms.
Top posts
Most liked on X and Bluesky筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。 https://t.co/pakhGSJnGJ
❄️ Cold &
What should we use to decrease Delayed onset Muscle Soreness?
All mentions
Managing Muscle Soreness: Insights on Recovery Techniques
This video explores the relationship between muscle soreness and recovery. It delves into effective methods like heat and cold therapy, proven to alleviate pain from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) within hours…
Does Cold Exposure Hinder Athletic Recovery and Performance?
Has the temptation to immerse yourself in ice water after training ever crossed your mind? It's crucial to understand the impact of extreme cold on recovery. This video explores how postexercise cooling can impair…
Exploring the Impact of Cold Water Immersion on Health Benefits
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscl... https://t.co/hSc4dANB5M
RT @SaulNutri: @josemaria_mart @albertobetxi Sin efecto significativo sobre reduccion de doms entre frio y calor https://t.co/FMR06aLZJ6…
@josemaria_mart @albertobetxi Sin efecto significativo sobre reduccion de doms entre frio y calor https://t.co/FMR06aLZJ6 Efecto perjudicial del frio sobre adaptaciones en fuerza https://t.co/OKYy5khwyi
Hope this helps https://t.co/ERnzwOBGDq https://t.co/tbPPsRGpQU https://t.co/r44cjKBVMN https://t.co/PbF32XfuM9
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials https://t.co/yCXh7yEZAO
المرجع : https://t.co/oZWYBhLvtX
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
RT @PhysioNetwork: ❄️ Cold &
❄️ Cold &
Study: Both heat and cold therapy can reduce muscle soreness to a similar degree, but only heat therapy doesn't impair (and may enhance) muscle building, making it the superior choice. https://t.co/n8Lz0olKoK
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @abbdu_PT: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32…
RT @abbdu_PT: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32…
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials https://t.co/oDyoiK7LK3
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
RT @nachoafysalud:
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: https://t.co/o7GOu8saEt https://t.co/Hj3Rbg3M0J
RT @Isllmii:
RT @Isllmii:
RT @Isllmii:
What should we use to decrease Delayed onset Muscle Soreness?
(2/2)
(1/2)
(2/2)
(1/2)
This Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced muscle soreness post exercise. Given the evidence that cold impairs muscular adaptations and heat potentially enhances (or has no -ve effect) on them I think I'll opt for a hot bath! https://t.co/VvVfiaYyiD
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
The current evidence indicated that the application of cold and heat therapy within 1 h after exercise could effectively reduce the pain degree of DOMS patients for 24 h https://t.co/BQVhWqRqwF
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
RT @taku0726_tr: 筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。…
筋トレ後すぐ身体を温める or 冷やすと、何もしない場合より、その後に発生する筋肉痛が減少することを示唆するメタ分析。 ただ、トレ後に身体を冷やすと、筋力の伸びが長期的に阻害されるリスクもあるので、ホットパックとかで温めるのがベターかも。 https://t.co/pakhGSJnGJ
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-anal… https://t.co/NYzgZvihsx
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @BradSchoenfeld: Meta-analysis shows that both heat and cold therapy reduced DOMS to a similar extent. Given evidence that cold impairs…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
RT @PhysioMeScience: Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis…
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: Asystematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials
PS
IV
西N
PN
عا
Pا
RM
WM
AY
SS
JL
MC
RH
Pع
I
M
PC
T
Gغ
AH
NM
MS
MM
MM
PS
AT
S
FM
R
S
عط
M
A
KG
OA
IV
JG
JM
P
AC
ما
AF
سه
P
KP
KC
JF
L
IP
TP
K
JS
CJ
M
CM
PT
BC
RF
DG
SG
DW
BP
SA
DJ
中N
BB
MD
H
け
MP
DP
BB
PJ
LG
MV
TK
S
CG
ZW
NK
A
内N
鈴C
きら
昭番
RA
LB
MR
JS
AP
DB
J
RR
PF
CL
MS
HK
GD
MP
SM
EP
MK
C
RŽ
A
x
DU
PB
TD
A
AR
IM
S