The Great Benefits of Heat Therapy at Ormond Physiotherapy
Applying heat to injuries can be very beneficial to the recovery of a particular injury and in getting you better quicker.
The benefits include:
- Increased blood flow to the affected area
- Increased flexibility to the area
- Pain relief
- Warming up an area to perform a specific exercise program
- Relax tight muscles and joint structures thus reducing tension throughout the body.
Injuries heat can be helpful for include:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Overuse injuries such as tendinitis
- Muscle strains and tears (after the acute stage)
- Chronic pain
- Arthritic conditions (hip, knee, spine etc.)
A great way to apply heat is with an Ormond Physiotherapy Heat Wheat Bag applied to the affected area.
For further information on how and when to use heat, book a consultation with one of our experienced physiotherapists at Ormond Physiotherapy.
To book you appointment, call 9578 6588 or go online today.
