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Reply to "Run after pitching"

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Originally posted by CADad:
The running gets the blood flowing in the arm because you are pumping the arms. That helps it heal quicker.

Good point about a cold or at least cool shower because a warm shower can add to inflammation. Warm shower always felt good though.


First, there is already blood flowing in the arm, you just pitched and used all the muscles in the region.

Second, warm water can add to the inflammation because it brings more BLOOD to the area. This makes the idea of running make no sense.

You want to stop the inflammatory process after pitching, that is done with ice and rest. Not more exercise or heat.

Remember, inflammation is a chemical process and ice slows it down.
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