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Should You Ice Your Arm After Pitching? (What the Science Actually Says)

Most pitchers ice out of habit, but current sports science suggests it may actually slow recovery. Icing causes vasoconstriction, which reduces blood flow and delays the body’s natural muscle repair process. Research shows it can also temporarily reduce throwing accuracy by disrupting the brain-to-muscle signals that control proprioception.   →

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