India, Nov. 26 -- You must've tried dipping your feet in cold and hot water, depending on what you desire - hot water for relaxation, boost circulation, relieve pain, and soften skin and cold water to reduce swelling and inflammation, ease muscle pain, and boost circulation. But how about doing it at the same time, switching between them simultaneously? Well, it is actually a popular wellness ritual and is called contrast therapy or hot-cold immersion therapy.

With over 72k posts and reels tagged #contrasttherapy on Instagram, the term has exploded on the internet. But is it worth it or just another wellness fad?

According to Dr Amit Pandey (PT), Head of Department - Physiotherapy, Asian Hospital, contrast therapy is a treatment that al...