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Should I Take Head Bath After The Run?

Hi, I am 38 year old. I do a short run of 5 to 6 km 3 to 4 days a week. I do take a headbath with cold water (not ice cold) 10 min after the run. now a days I do get pain on right side of the head and also get pain on right side of the ear.

Is it right to take headbath after the run?
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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This is not advisable because sudden drops in temperature can lead to a sharp increase in the risk of potentially-deadly brain clots
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Should I Take Head Bath After The Run?

This is not advisable because sudden drops in temperature can lead to a sharp increase in the risk of potentially-deadly brain clots