How can I speed up injury recovery?

Speeding up injury recovery includes several strategies according to Andrew Huberman and other experts featured in the Huberman Lab podcast. Here are a few approaches:

1. Encourage modest activity of the injured limb (if possible without causing pain), to avoid asymmetry in nerve-to-muscle pathways and speed up recovery 1.
2. Get at least 8 hours of sleep or stay immobile for that period to aid Glymphatics clearance and tissue repair 2.
3. If injury allows, do at least a ten-minute walk per day 2.
4. Incorporate methods like compression boots, massages, or cold water immersion to improve muscle soreness and tissue repair 3.
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     Limb Recovery Insights

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     2

     Injury Recovery Essentials

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     3

     Recovery Techniques

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     4

     Cold for Recovery

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     5

     Injury Recovery Insights

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     6

     Endurance and Recovery

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5. Manage thermal conditions with methods like cooling face, palms, or soles, without causing vasoconstriction, for better short-term recovery 4.
6. Adjust nutrition during recovery, emphasizing a sufficient protein intake (at least 1 gram per pound of body weight) and increasing calorie intake by about 10% 5.
7. Include a balance of endurance, strength, and neural workouts to maintain overall robustness and engage dynamic movement 6.

Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment or changing an existing one.