Lifestyle
Heat and Cold Therapy
for Joint Pain
Applying heat (warm pack, heated pad) for chronic stiffness and cold (ice pack) for acute flares and swelling.
How it works
Heat increases blood flow and tissue extensibility, reducing chronic stiffness. Cold reduces acute inflammation, numbs pain receptors and decreases nerve conduction velocity.
What to watch for
Use heat for chronic stiffness and cold for acute swelling â using the wrong one can worsen symptoms. Never apply ice directly to skin. Limit applications to 20 minutes.
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