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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

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Helps to Reduce Pain and Inflammation If you've ever used an ice pack to soothe a sports injury or a headache, you'll be pleased to know that cold-water swimming can have a similar effect. While the cold temperature of wild waters may shock your system, it compels you to concentrate on your breathing, which can calm your nervous system.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

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This requires actual rehabilitation and return-to-play plans that should be discussed with sports medicine professionals. Imbalance – Other things that contribute to muscle strains include poor stability and muscle imbalances. Strength deficiencies and overcompensation are often the beginning of the injury process.