Heat Packs Therapy
What is heat therapy used for?
Heat packs can reduce
muscle spasms, reduce joint stiffness, and make
soft tissue more limber. Heat can be used to help loosen tight muscles
and joints during a warm-up period before exercise. For example, you
may put moist heat packs on tight leg muscles before running, or on
your shoulder before throwing, or on tight neck or
back muscles.
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Sports Therapy wrap heat pack |
When should I use heat?
Use heat packs for stiff muscles and joints when you are trying to make
them more limber. Do not use heat in the first few days after an injury
or while your injury has any swelling because heat increases blood
flow and can worsen swelling.
How should I use heat?
Moist heat is more effective than dry heat because it penetrates
more deeply, which increases the effect on muscles, joints, and soft
tissue. Use it for 15 to 20 minutes or longer if recommended by your
health care provider.
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