Hot and Cold Therapy
Ice and Heat – Useful therapies with different results.
Ice is one of the simplest, safest, and most effective self-care techniques for injury, pain, or discomfort in muscles and joints. Ice pack therapy will decrease muscle spasms, pain, and inflammation of the bone and soft tissue. You can use ice pack therapy initially at the site of discomfort, pain, or injury
Heat therapy, also called thermotherapy or warmth therapy, is a method of treatment by using heat. By applying heat to a specific part of the body, we can relieve muscle pains and dilate veins for increased circulation. It is one of the most effective ways of accelerating healing from injuries and reducing joint and muscle stiffness.
Thermotherapy (heat)
Heat therapy, also called thermotherapy or warmth therapy, is the method of treatment by using heat. By applying heat on a specific part of the body, we can relieve muscle pains and dilate veins for increased circulation. It is one of the most effective ways of accelerating healing from injuries and reducing joint and muscle stiffness.
Thermotherapy is used in most treatment plans to help relax the muscles and improve blood flow. With superficial moist heat, we can manage pain and increase range of motion.
Cryotherapy (cold)
Ice is one of the simplest, safest, and most effective self-care techniques for injury, pain, or discomfort in muscles and joints. Ice therapy, also called cryotherapy, will decrease muscle spasms, pain, and inflammation to bone and soft tissue. You can use ice pack therapy initially at the site of discomfort, pain, or injury.
Cryotherapy is used in many acute cases to decrease nerve conduction and reduce any inflammation. The therapy usually involves using a gel ice pack that is wrapped in cloth and placed on an area of concern. It’s best to use within 24-48 hours of initial trauma/injury.