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Heat and Cold Therapy Health Center

Did you ever think about why your mom told you to put ice on that nasty bump you got as a kid? How about why a hot whirlpool or heat application relieves pain? Despite the simplicity of heat and cold therapies, the two (in the correct combination) can help relieve low back pain, muscle strains, and even arthritis. It's not enough to just use them: you need to know about how and when to use them properly.

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  • How to Apply Heat Therapy

    In applying heat therapy, the best temperature is warm; too hot can create burning of the skin and will do little to increase pain relief.

  • Heat Therapy for Back Pain Relief

    While ice therapy is most helpful during the first two days following a muscle injury, heat therapy is more important to the healing process afterwards.

  • How to Use Ice Massage Therapy for Back Pain

    To do ice massage therapy, a regular ice cube may be used, but it’s better to use a larger piece of ice. One easy way to do this is to freeze water in a paper or styrofoam c...

  • Heat Wrap Therapy Can Reduce Post-Exercise Low Back Pain

    According to this recent study, it is now possible to avoid some of the low back pain that typically follows exercise involving the lower back muscles by using heat wrap thera...

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