Hot compresses are therapies in which a hot object is placed on the affected area to eliminate or relieve pain. It has a long history, easy to operate and quick results, and has been used since ancient times, and is one of the commonly used therapies for disease prevention and treatment in people's daily lives.
Hot compresses can generally be divided into
Moderate warm compresses can relieve fatigue
Hot compresses can expand local capillaries through warm action, and occupy an important position in the treatment of soft tissue injury diseases.
When hot objects come into contact with the skin, the rich blood vessels in the skin layer are dilated and congested, and the metabolism is accelerated, contributing to the absorption of local inflammation.
After a hot compress, the metabolic waste in the muscles is also accelerated, the symptoms of stiffness and spasms are alleviated, the person will feel that the muscles are relaxed and comfortable, and fatigue is reduced.
Heat also enhances the secretion function of the skin's sweat glands, and sweating helps the body dissipate heat.
Hot compresses have the effect of anti-inflammatory, anti-swelling, cold and damp, which can effectively reduce pain and relieve fatigue.
Neck, shoulder, waist and leg pain, hot compresses to "help"
Neck and shoulder stiffness and swelling, cervical spondylosis, thoracic scoliosis, migraines, dizziness, lower back and lower extremity disorders can be tried to relieve with hot compresses.
General muscle soreness can be treated directly or through clothing, such as hot towels, warm water bags, warm babies, etc., 2 to 3 times a day, 15 to 20 minutes each time. Heat compresses near the neck and shoulders should be careful to avoid the anterior and bilateral sides of the neck, as excessive heat may cause damage to the subcutaneous tissue and blood vessels in these areas.
Note: If you are a cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patient and your blood pressure has fluctuated recently, you should still follow the advice of a cardiovascular specialist and decide whether to apply hot compresses to prevent the occurrence of danger.
For those with lumbar discomfort, the pulse and foot sun bladder can be selected to apply heat to the acupuncture points in the waist.
For those with shoulder and neck discomfort, self-massage can be combined with hot compresses to help relieve the symptoms of discomfort.
(The method in this article should be used under the guidance of a professional physician)