Thanks remek!!!
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Originally Posted by Dustpan  Iguana,
I have taken a few decon breaks over the last 2-1/2 year that I have been PEing and I don't remember loosing any length or girth. Have you ever thought about using cold cloths on you genitals after you exercise? I have been doing this procedure after every finished routine. I believe that using cold towels or cloths help cement the tissue and cells from retracting. |
Dustpan,
It's funny you mention this! I was just reading some very intresting information regarding this.
I think you are right on in suggesting this. Notice what this article says:
Lehman and associates (1970) studied the effects of heat and stretching on rat tail tendons.6 The results indicated that heating alone produced no significant elongation and that stretching alone produced no residual elongation. Significant elongation occurred if heat and stretch were combined. A greater increase in length was maintained if the stretch was held during the period of cooling since “reorganization of the tissues is thought to occur during the cooling period.”6 Overall, the most effective method of producing a plastic deformation of connective tissue was to apply a sustained stretch during the application of heat and to maintain the stretch during the period of cooling. Heat Application in Physiotherapy
The article doesn't say how cool. Should we go room temperature or ice down? It dosen't mention the application of ice so I'm assuming room temp is OK. What are you guy's thoughts?
Either way, I definately plan on incorporating this going forward. Thanks for your suggestion!!
-Iguana