Heat Therapy is most often used for Pain.

Heat Therapy

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Heat therapy involves applying dry heat (heating pads or saunas) or moist heat (steamed towels, hot baths) to various parts of the body to improve the circulation of blood, ease pain and discomfort, and reduce muscle soreness.

Heat Therapy is most often used for Pain.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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