Moist
Heat For Pain Relief
 The
Pain Cycle
Low
back and neck pain may be caused by trauma or continual strain.
The body responds to such pain with muscle guarding, an attempt
to immobilize the painful site by tightening the muscles. Muscle
guarding impairs circulation in the affected area. The decrease
in blood supply leads to a decrease in metabolism with an accumulation
of waste products. TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator)
and moist heat modalities can help break this pain cycle and
aid in the normal healing process.
 Using
Tens & Moist Heat To Relieve Pain
TENS
+ Moist Heat = Less Pain
TENS can help relieve pain. It works by sending
an electrical current into tense muscle areas, causing the muscles
to contract and relax. TENS is often used instead of medication
to reduce pain. It is especially effective for treating low
back and neck pain. Like many modalities, however, the relief
is only temporary.
Moist
Heat is an excellent supplement to TENS treatments. It relaxes
tense muscles and eases stiff joints. It improves circulation,
brings fresh blood to the affected area and takes away waste.
In short, heat provides pain relief and speeds healing. Still,
like with TENS, the relief is temporary.
TENS
+ Moist Heat can add hours of pain relief to your day. Use
moist heat before getting up in the morning to relieve stiffness
in the neck or low back. Then use TENS to help you throughout
the day. And, at the end of the day, use moist heat to help
you relax and rest.
About
Moist Heat
For
centuries, people have known that heat can relieve pain. We
soak in hot tubs or apply electric heating pads because we know
instinctively that heat will help us feel better.
What exactly does heat do?
•
Heat improves circulation
• Heat improves cell function (metabolism)
• Heat decreases stiffness in tendons and
ligaments
• Heat relaxes the muscles and decreases muscle
spasm
• Heat lessens pain
Medical
professionals explain that heat causes dilation of the blood
vessels in the area being treated. This increase in blood flow
brings fresh blood to the area and takes waste away from it.
The result is that heat eases pain and speeds healing.
About
the Thermophore ® Automatic Moist Heat Pack ™
Electric
hot packs are one of the most popular sources of therapeutic
heat in the home. They come in various sizes to fit the body
part in need of treatment, and they are clean, inexpensive,
and simple to use. In addition to these standard features, the
Thermophore Hot Pack provides two unique benefits: moist
heat and safely.
Moist
heat treatments are more effective than dry heat treatments.
This is because moisture transmits heat better than air. The
outer flannel cover of the Thermophore Hot Pack draws humidity
from the air and retains it. Once the heat is turned on, the
moisture is forced out of the flannel and onto the treated area.
The
"on" switch makes the Thermophore Hot Pack safe. The
switch allows you complete control of the temperature; and should
you fall asleep, your grip on the switch relaxes and the heat
automatically turns off.
To
Purchase "click link" below:
Thermophore
Standard Size 14" x 27" - Because of its
large size, the Standard can be applied to larger areas
of the body, including the entire spine, both shoulders,
and the legs. Versatility makes this the most popular size.
Thermophore
Medium Size 14" x 14" - Especially useful
for children, or on special parts of the body, such as hands,
feet, shoulders, elbows or knees. In many instances, it
is chosen by people who are smaller in stature and cannot
handle the large size.
Thermophore
Petite Size 4" x 17" - Designed specifically
for use on the neck, throat, sinuses and jaw areas (TMJ).
Thermophore
Muff (Cylinder shape) - Designed especially for
moist heat therapy to the hands, and may also he used on
elbows and ankles. This unit has a special on/off switch.
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