[baseballmerpeak]

Yes, increased blood flow is integral to recovery. Ice slows that down. However, icing is not categorically bad. 10 minutes in an ice bath does wonders at helping to dispatch the lactic acid accumulated during a long event.

[tghw]

Lactic acid does not cause muscle soreness. In fact, it is used as fuel for muscles. This isn't the article I want, but I can't find that one now, so this one will have to do:

http://running.competitor.com/2014/01/training/six-lies-you-...

[jbob2000]

You didn't read the whole article, he makes that point at the end, and says "There is no reason to apply ice more than six hours after you have injured yourself."

[rrss1122]

In the recommendations, the author does say it's OK to apply ice for 10 minutes to reduce pain. Remove ice for 20 minutes and repeat one or two more times.