You can
treat pain with hot and cold as it is extremely effective for several
conditions and injuries. It is affordable too.
The trickiest thing is that you should know when to use hot and which
situation calls for cold.
COLD PACK
·
A
general rule of thumb is to ice an injury over a period of 24 to 72 hours.
·
Apply
cold pack for 20 minutes after every 2 to 4 hours.
WHEN YOU CAN USE COD PACK?
·
Ankle
sprain
·
pulled
muscle
·
bruises
·
insect
bites
·
repetitive
strain injuries
·
muscle
spasm
HOW IT WORKS?
·
It
is very effective at reducing swelling.
·
It
reduces bleeding.
·
Eases
pain by numbing the affected area.
HOW TO APPLY AT HOME?
For home treatment,
you can use crushed ice or ice cubes in a towel. NEVER apply ice directly on
your skin, as it can damage your skin and tissues. DON’T use more than 20
minutes.
HOT WATER FERMENTATION
Heat therapy
improves circulation to the affected area due to increase in temperature. It
ultimately helps to relax muscles and heal damage tissue.
WHEN TO USE?
It is
effective in reducing pain from chronic injuries such as, sprains, strains,
muscle spasms and arthritis. NEVER
use hot water fermentation for the first 48 hours after an injury.
HOW TO USE?
You can use electric heating pad or hot water
bottle and place it over the affected area. Don’t have hot packs at home? Take a small towel and soaked in hot or cold
water. Wring it out. Fold it. Apply it to the affected area for 10 – 15 min.
WHEN NOT TO USE HOT PACK?
Avoid if
·
Your
skin is red and hot
·
Over
the open wound
·
You
are insensitive to heat due to some neurological conditions.
·
Over
the burn and infection.
NOTE:
·
If
either treatment makes your pain worse, STOP
immediately.
·
Whether you use hot or cold pack, be sure to
wrap in a towel to help protect your skin.
Need more
information? Talk to an experienced physiotherapists at antarnaad. Antarnaad is
a growing network of experienced physiotherapists; provide treatment for all
conditions using various methods such as,
dry needling, tapping, manipulation, mobilization and modalities. At
antarnaad, we offer tele consultation to make you understand about your
condition and prepare treatment protocol according to the severity of that
condition.
