Heat therapy
Learn about Heat therapy, including indications, benefits, and recovery considerations.
Overview
Heat therapy increases blood flow and relaxes muscles to reduce stiffness and pain.
Indications
Chronic muscle tightness or joint stiffness.
How it helps
Improves tissue elasticity and comfort.
Implementation
Apply warm packs for 15–20 minutes with skin protection.
Expected timeline
Short‑term symptom relief.
When to seek care
Avoid heat with acute swelling or infection.
Heat therapy increases blood flow and relaxes muscles to reduce stiffness and pain.
Indications
Chronic muscle tightness or joint stiffness.
How it helps
Improves tissue elasticity and comfort.
Implementation
Apply warm packs for 15–20 minutes with skin protection.
Expected timeline
Short‑term symptom relief.
When to seek care
Avoid heat with acute swelling or infection.