Mostly everyone in the Philadelphia region has known at least one brave soul who has participated in the polar plunge in Wildwood. But did you know that the practice of taking ice baths for your health goes back centuries?

Cold therapy dates back as early as 3500 B.C., and athletes have touted for years the use of ice baths to aid in recovery.

There isn’t a lot of hard data on the health benefits of it. Some preliminary studies, however, have suggested that cold therapy can be anti-inflammatory and help with stress.

Now there appears to be a growing revival of the practice and many more spas are offering a cold plunge as one of their services, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia.

In Montgomery County, you can take the cold plunge at Chung Dam Spa & Fitness in Cheltenham, Nirvana Float in Collegeville and the Warrior’s Garden Spa and Recovery in Jenkintown.

It is important to note that cold plunging can be risky for people with certain health conditions. Check with your doctor before making an appointment.

Read more about the cold plunge revival in Montgomery County at Philadelphia.

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