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Hot and Cold Therapy
Heat Therapy, also know as Thermotherapy, is used for pain relief and to warm up cold areas of the body. It promotes circulation by causing vasodilatation to the affected area, flushing toxins and bringing needed nutrients to the cells and tissues, thus promoting healing. Heat is used for its therapeutic effects to increase the extensibility of collagen tissues, which decreases joint stiffness. This reduces pain, inflammation edema, and relieves muscle spasms. This treatment also aids in relief for chronic conditions as well as helps in recovery during the acute phases of healing. Heat is useful for headaches caused by muscle pain the back of the neck and shoulder area, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia and bursitis, arthritis and more.
Cold Therapy, also known as Cryotherapy, is used for pain relief and to reduce heat in inflamed tissues. The application of Cold decreases the flow of fluid into the tissues and slows the release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation. Cold also decreases the activity of cells to reduce swelling and internal bleeding at the site of the injury. Cooling into deep tissues reduces muscle spasms by restricting the muscle's ability to maintain a contraction. It is best if used in the first 48 hours after an injury; the duration might be longer after surgery (consult your doctor).
A combination of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy is very beneficial for a variety of people.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any questions as to which therapy is best for you, please consult your doctor.
Here are a few of the precautions for Heat or Cold Therapy.
Thermotherapy shouldn’t be used for:
-the first several days after an injury
-if you have impaired sensations
-if you have diabetes
-multiple sclerosis
-women who are pregnant
-anyone with abnormally high blood pressure
-over a cancer site.
Cryotherapy shouldn’t be used for:
-people who have circulation problems
-people with impaired sensations
-people who are allergic to cold (some people develop a rash/blisters with cold)
Cold Therapy, also known as Cryotherapy, is used for pain relief and to reduce heat in inflamed tissues. The application of Cold decreases the flow of fluid into the tissues and slows the release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation. Cold also decreases the activity of cells to reduce swelling and internal bleeding at the site of the injury. Cooling into deep tissues reduces muscle spasms by restricting the muscle's ability to maintain a contraction. It is best if used in the first 48 hours after an injury; the duration might be longer after surgery (consult your doctor).
A combination of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy is very beneficial for a variety of people.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any questions as to which therapy is best for you, please consult your doctor.
Here are a few of the precautions for Heat or Cold Therapy.
Thermotherapy shouldn’t be used for:
-the first several days after an injury
-if you have impaired sensations
-if you have diabetes
-multiple sclerosis
-women who are pregnant
-anyone with abnormally high blood pressure
-over a cancer site.
Cryotherapy shouldn’t be used for:
-people who have circulation problems
-people with impaired sensations
-people who are allergic to cold (some people develop a rash/blisters with cold)
