Lifestyle
Heat Therapy
for Muscle Pain
Applying heat to sore muscles increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasm, and reduces DOMS pain — particularly effective for chronic muscle tension.
How it works
Vasodilation increases local blood flow and accelerates metabolite clearance. Reduces gamma-spindle activity, decreasing muscle tone and spasm. Raises the pain threshold in muscle nociceptors.
What to watch for
More appropriate for chronic muscle aching and tension than for acute injury with significant swelling (where cold is preferred). Use heat wraps or hot packs — avoid direct skin contact.
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