Heat or Cold Therapy: In case of injury, fomentation is often recommended. Some people are confused about whether to do cold fomentation or hot fomentation (Heat or Cold Therapy). Although both types of fomentation are done but the work of both is different. Let us know which of the two irrigation is better and which one should be done when..
When should heat therapy be done?
Heat therapy is used to treat chronic pain, joint pain and stiffness. People troubled by such problems are advised to take a bath with hot water. By doing this, the strain of the muscles is reduced and relaxation is provided. However, it is advisable not to take heat therapy in case of deep injury. This is because hot fomentation increases blood circulation rapidly and muscle tissue can be affected.
When should heat therapy be taken?
- Pain
- Sprain
- chronic osteoarthritis
- Chronic irritation and hardening of tendons
- lower back pain
- back injury or pain
- Pain in the neck
When should cold therapy be done?
In case of injury, fomentation with ice or cold water is advised. By doing this, the flow of blood decreases. This reduces swelling and pain at the injury site. Damaged tissues get relief by fomentation with cold water or ice. This reduces swelling and muscle pain. However, ice should never be used directly on the wound.
When should cold therapy be taken?
- chronic osteoarthritis
- internal injury
- gout
- Pain
- Tendon irritation during running or exercise
take care of these things
Never foment with ice for more than 20 minutes.
Prolonged fomentation with ice can cause nerve, skin and tissue damage.
Heart patients should not be fomented with cold water or ice.
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