Heat or Cold Therapy for Gym soreness? (DOMS)

Deru

Hi.

Wondering if anyone knows if I can use heat or Cold to ease DOMS from my gym work outs? I got heat pads (one with beans inside that I can microwave) and also a cool compress pack available (from previous unrelated injury).

Not sure if heat or cold is best?

I know cold is For inflammation normally.

Thanks

splishsplash

Heat (bath/shower) followed by gentle activity - go for a stroll or gently exercises.

Deru

Hi. Thanks for replying. My arms are really sore currently so don't think a walk will help (until next leg day).

Normally have a shower anyway at the gym. Baths use too much water so don't have those often in favour of showers.

Guessing I can use the heat bag a bit then. If only budget gyms had saunas and steam rooms!

What would be a gentle exercise for arms? I'm mainly lifting weights at the gym/at home.