Heat Therapy is used mainly for muscle pain and aches. It helps improve blood flow and circulation to an injured area and helps to relieve discomfort while improving muscle flexibility for recovery. Heat Therapy can also heal damaged tissue. Heat causes vasodilation of the blood vessels, which increases blood flow to the area of application. This in turn, increases the amount of oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells delivered to the body tissues. In addition, vasodilation assists in the removal of waste products from injured tissues.
Heat Therapy Therapeutic Uses:
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Relieve localized pain, stiffness, or aching in joints or muscles
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Decrease muscle spasm and tightness
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Increase muscle flexibility
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Increase blood flow to the area
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Promote wound healing
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Reduce inflammation