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March 26, 2024
When you’re in pain, you want relief and you want it now. Thankfully, we have devised ways to use temperature to provide fast pain relief. In fact, from saunas to ice baths, we have been using heat and cold therapies for centuries. These days, when we’re looking for quick and convenient pain relief, we reach for our hot packs and cold packs.
Hot and cold packs are either pressure-activated or kept in heated/chilled environments until they are needed. These tools of thermotherapy are a staple at home, schools, and work, but they are also not without their risks. This article will cover the recommended uses for hot packs and cold packs, as well as some things to watch out for.
Hot Packs
Benefits
Heat is primarily used to release tension and encourage blood flow. Therefore, hot pac