What It Is
Heat and Cold Therapies are time-tested treatments used to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle tension. Heat therapy increases blood flow, relaxes tight muscles, and promotes healing, while cold therapy reduces inflammation, numbs pain, and limits swelling after injury or surgery.
Benefits
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Reduces Pain and Inflammation
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Promotes Circulation and Tissue Healing
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Relaxes Muscles and Decreases Stiffness
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Helps Manage Post-Surgical Discomfort
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Prepares the Body for Exercise or Manual Therapy
What to Expect
Your therapist will apply heat or cold based on your specific condition and stage of recovery. Heat may be used before movement or stretching to ease stiffness, while cold is often applied afterward to minimize soreness and inflammation. Treatments are brief, soothing, and frequently used alongside other physical therapy methods for optimal recovery.
Helps With
These are just some of the conditions that heat and cold therapy can help with—your care plan is always customized to you.
