What is Heat Therapy?

Heat therapy is a therapeutic method that involves the use of heat to relieve pain and promote healing in different parts of the body.

DEFINE – What is Heat Therapy?

Heat therapy refers to the use of heat to relieve pain and improve health and well-being.

BREAKING DOWN – Heat Therapy

Heat therapy may take on the form of a hot water bottle, heat pack, bath, wrap, and many more options. This type of therapy is frequently used in a rehabilitation setting, such as when one is recovering from an injury or managing the pain associated with a chronic condition. For instance, heat therapy has shown to help in arthritic conditions. It can help reduce stiffness in such conditions or injuries, as well as decrease pain. In fact, it’s often used as a main part of a pain management program for individuals with arthritis.

Heat therapy has many other benefits as well. These include alleviating muscle spasms, reducing inflammation, eliminating edema, increasing blood flow, and promoting proper healing. Research further indicates it helps decrease the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, and bursitis.

Ideally, the heat pack isn’t applied directly to the skin. Usually, a cloth is placed in between the heat back and the skin. It is further often applied for 10-20 minutes at a time, with 45 minutes in between applications. Typically, a person is advised to use heat therapy 2-3 times a day. If heat therapy involves a bath, these instructions do not apply. Your healthcare provider should provide guidance on how to perform other heat therapy alternatives. 

At Athlete’s Choice Massage, our expert team of chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic therapists, osteopaths, nutrition coaches, and more can help you get back to the activities you know and love. Our team may use heat therapy as part of your treatment, depending on your situation and complaint. Ultimately, we want you to get back to feeling your best. Trust our team to get you there. Click BOOK NOW below to schedule your next appointment. Take that first step toward a better life. 

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About Athlete’s Choice Massage

Athlete’s Choice Massage was created to provide consistently excellent rehabilitative services for health-conscious people. Our team is extremely well-trained and they take pride in their work. They are constantly striving to learn and better themselves in their respective fields so that they can help you recover and aid in the maintenance of your well-being.

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All appointments will begin with a short but in-depth one-on-one assessment. This is your opportunity to point out what area you’d like to work on during your time, as well as identify any special requests or concerns you may have. Should you have more than one area of concern, your therapist will prioritize the chief complaint and create a treatment plan for the time allotted and for follow-ups as needed.

Please note our 24 Hour Cancelation Policy.

With massage therapy being covered by many people’s extended health care benefits, it is now easier than ever to experience the positive effects of therapeutic massage.

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