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Heat Pack Treatment
Wheat Heat Pack treatment is often used as a treatment for many musculoskeletal injuries, aches and sprains. There are many forms of heat treatment, with the most effective often depending on the injury in question. Time scale is also an important factor when deciding whether to use heat therapy.
What are the Benefits of Heat? Wheat Heat Packs applied properly will:
- release pain
- decrease muscle stiffness
- decrease muscle spasm
- increase blood flow to the area to promote healing
When Should I Use Heat Therapy?
Heat therapy should be used on chronic injuries and late stage acute injuries. A chronic injury is one that has persisted for a length of time and is usually due to overuse and biomechanical issues, as opposed to a traumatic incident. Heat can be used before exercise to warm the muscles, but should be avoided after exercise.
How Can Heat be Applied at Home?
At home the easiest way of applying heat to an injury is by using a microwavable wheat heat pack. These can be made of varying materials. Sometimes gel is used but care must be taken to ensure no leaks are present. Oveheated gel accidently applied directly can cause burns.Wheat based packs simply require heating in a microwave. No need to wrap in a towel, just applying it to the injuy is perfectly suitable. This should be applied be 15-20 minutes at a time. Warm, damp towels, warm baths and heat rubs can also be easily used at home although may not be as effective at warming deeper tissues.