Heat therapy - pain relief

Heat therapy - pain relief

Especially when it comes to cold weather, we like to use the soothing warmth. Sitting in a sauna in Scandinavia, Central Europe or in one of the pools spa, people can enjoy the benefits of heat. In Turkey, for example, the steam bath with herbs and very popular in Russia for the sauna stoves. The sweat lodge, known for centuries by the Indians, where you sit in a circle, in which it is' traditionally so hot that you can hardly bear - warmer than in the Finnish sauna, which is at least 80-90 degrees.

Heat is a well-being for us and has healing effects on the entire body. Muscle pain is caused by a decrease in blood flow in muscle tissue. This phenomenon causes tension and stimulates the neurons to send messages of "pain" to the spinal cord and then to the brain. The perceived pain causes a subsequent contraction of the muscle, thereby worsening the situation. Heat can have a positive effect on the symptoms of pain in musculoskeletal pain and pupil.

Infrared and ultraviolet

The infrared light and ultraviolet light can stimulate the immune system and activate the metabolism and thus are useful for the treatment of sinusitis as well as infections of the bronchi. It can also contribute to the healing of wounds. Even when they are anti-inflammatory skin problems. Lights with high frequencies penetrate deep into the body is then used to treat internal organs.

Baths and packs

The mud baths act on the body either through the heat due both to the particular type of contact with the skin, causing both a stimulus skin. They also improve the blood circulation and have the advantage of being able to store heat for long periods.

Home remedies

For home use, there are a variety of ways of treatment using the heat energy. Many home remedies have the ability to relieve pain with simple means. Pillows of wheat, etc., filled with grains of wheat or buckwheat, are also suitable for hot compresses to relieve muscle tension. Just heat them for a few minutes in a microwave oven to ensure a long-time heat. Ointments, creams, oils and patches, suitable for the pain. The good old hot water bottle helps with abdominal pain, menstrual problems, cystitis, sleep, and many other disorders. Locally (eg mask) or in the form of full body wrap (called fascia) is wonderfully relaxing heat therapy, regenerates and harmonizes the physical and mental well-being. Depending on the type of mask provides moisture protection, prevents premature aging (chocolate, evening primrose oil), relaxes muscles and improves circulation (therapeutic mud) or has tissue-firming anti-aging anti-cellulite (algae).