Hot & Cold

Basic heat therapy or thermotherapy can involve the use of a hot water bottle, pads that can be heated in micro are, or a warm bath. For cold therapy or cryotherapy, a water bottle filled with cold water, a pad cooled in the freezer, or cool water can be used. In some cases, alternating heat and cold may help, as it will greatly increase blood flow to the injury site.

Why do you need our Hot and Cold Therapy products?

Cold treatment reduces inflammation by decreasing blood flow. Apply within 48 hours after an injury.

Heat treatment promotes blood flow and helps the muscle relax. Use for chronic pain.

Alternating heat and cold may help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain. 

Remember! Never use extreme heat, and never put ice directly on the skin!

Cold therapy also nums some tissues, acts as a local anesthetic and slows down the pain messages being transmitted to the brain. Ice can help treat a swollen and inflamed joint or muscle. 

Cold therapy can help in cases of osteoarthritis, a recent injury, gout, strains, tendinitis, or irritation in the tendons following activity.

Heat therapy improves circulation and can help eliminate the buildup of lactic acid waste that occurs after some type of exercise. Heat is also psychologically reassuring, which can enhance its analgesic properties.