Thermotherapy
Heat Therapy is defined as the use of heat in the form of hot or other bandages to relieve the pain associated with various conditions and muscle pain. Heat improves blood circulation and blood flow in the region. Which have been applied to the heat, resulting in less discomfort and increased muscle flexibility.
Thermotherapy treatments
Heat therapy is designed to apply warm, not hot, heat to local areas of small and large pain. It can also be applied to the whole body, such as saunas:
- Dry Heat: Dry Heat is an easy to use method that can be applied using warm pads, saunas, and others. It is also called Conductive Heat Therapy.
- Heat is also called Convection Heat. This method is more effective than dry heat, and it takes less time to produce an equivalent result in dry heat. Moist heat is done using steamed towels Steamed Towels, Moist Heating Packs and Hot Baths.
- Professional Heat Therapy: Professional Heat Therapy uses different technologies such as ultrasound technology to relieve pain from tendonitis.
Uses of heat therapy
Heat treatment in cases of arthritis The treatment of heat by doctors as a method of treatment in the cases of arthritis, Arthritis, in order to reduce inflammation, pain, and reduce the stiffness of the joints that often suffer from arthritis patients, The body's natural ability to self-medicate increases. Blood vessels dilate, circulate, and muscle spasm is reduced by heat. Wet heat or dry heat can be used in cases of inflammation. The Library For example, apply wet heat before exercising for at least fifteen minutes, and then use it immediately after exercise. In addition, it can be used at any other time to relieve the pain of arthritis. Attention should be paid to the degree The heat should not be too hot to cause skin burns. A temperature that can be tolerated by the patient should be used.
Thermotherapy in cases of low back pain
Heat therapy can be used in low back pain. There is some evidence of heat efficiency in reducing pain in these cases. It is worth noting that wet heat works better than dry heat in relieving back pain. Apply heat for 15 to 20 minutes per use. A thermal envelope sold in pharmacies can be used and applied throughout the day (All-Day Heat Wrap). Electric Heating Pads can also be used, Do not use during sleep, and adjust it to heat Medium or low.
Thermotherapy in cases of neck pain
The treatment of heat is a procedure that can be applied at home in the case of Neck Pain, although there is no strong evidence of its effectiveness in treatment, but its use does not harm, so it is possible to experiment with low or moderate amounts of heat on the neck for Ranging from fifteen to twenty minutes every two to three hours, and can be bathed in warm water instead of one of the warm compresses.
Instructions concerning the use of heat therapy
It is advisable to alert the user of heat treatment to some commandments, including the following:
- Avoid using high heat for fear of burns.
- Avoid applying topical heat for more than twenty minutes.
- Avoid using heat therapy in Infection. Heat can increase the risk of infection and increase the condition of the affected person.
- Stop using the heat immediately if the casualty notices swelling of the area during treatment.
- Check with your doctor if the pain worsens after using the heat, or if the patient does not improve after a week of treatment.
Contraindications for the use of heat therapy
Despite the benefits of heat therapy in many medical cases, heat should not be used in some cases, such as Open Wounds, bruises, Bruise, swelling, It should be noted that a physician should be consulted before the use of heat treatment if the patient suffers from diseases of the heart (Heart Disease), or high blood pressure (English: Hypertension), as well as pregnant women consults with the doctor regarding the use of some types of heat as Sauna, or hot tubs (Hot Tubs). It is worth mentioning that heat treatment can cause serious damage and serious complications if used in people with health problems such as:
- Diabetes.
- Dermatitis.
- Vascular Diseases.
- Deep venous thrombosis.
- Multiple sclerosis.