Research
Mixed
Compression garments and immersion significantly reduce subjective DOMS and perceived fatigue, but they do not significantly alter blood markers of muscle damage (CK) or inflammation (IL-6, CRP).
Wear compression garments for 24 hours after intense exercise to help manage pain and tiredness. They will make you feel better, but they will not actually repair your muscle tissue or lower inflammation in your blood.
StrongQualifiesHIGH confidence
We also found a significant decrease in perceived fatigue when compression garments were used. ... we did not observe any significant changes in CK, IL-6, or CRP concentrations after the use of compression garments following exercise.
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of 99 studies.
Source
An Evidence-Based Approach for Choosing Post-exercise Recovery Techniques to Reduce Markers of Muscle Damage, Soreness, Fatigue, and Inflammation: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Olivier Dupuy et al. · Frontiers in Physiology · 2018
Meta-analysis · 99 studiesCited 382×
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