What is Heat & Cold Therapy?
Heat & Cold Therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses temperature treatments to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Heat therapy increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and soothes stiffness, making it effective for chronic pain or muscle tension. Cold therapy, on the other hand, helps reduce swelling, numb sharp pain, and control inflammation, making it ideal for acute injuries or post-surgical recovery.
These therapies can be applied through various methods such as hot packs, warm compresses, ice packs, or cold gels.
Benefits of Heat & Cold Therapy
Heat & Cold Therapy helps manage pain, speed up recovery, and prevent further injury. Heat treatments improve flexibility, relieve stiffness, and relax muscles, while cold treatments reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain intensity.
By using the right therapy at the right time, patients can recover faster from injuries, reduce discomfort during physical activity, and maintain better overall joint and muscle health.