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Doctor I am 45 years old male. Please tell me does heat help me recover my muscle pain?
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Yes, cold and heat therapies are very effective for boosting muscle recovery and also reducing muscle damage. Heat therapy can be given immediately after the exercise, while cold therapy is superior for pain relief after 24 hours of exercise.
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