Heat and cold therapy for fibromyalgia
On the Dispotech blog, we will discuss the benefits of heat and cold that can lessen the pain caused by fibromyalgia, a chronic syndrome that causes widespread muscle and joint pain throughout the body and which impacts women in particular.
Today on the Dispotech blog, we will discuss the benefits of heat and cold that can lessen the pain caused by fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome that causes widespread muscle and joint pain in various parts of the body.
A hot pack or an ice pack can bring relief to those suffering from fibromyalgia and offer comfort, if incorporated within a broader therapeutic framework.
Let’s have a closer look with the aid of an article read on painscale.com.
Heat and cold therapy for fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects adult women to a greater extent (2 million in Italy alone).
It is a non-inflammatory rheumatic disorder characterised by chronic widespread pain.
The cause that unleashes the disease is unknown as of yet, but some scientific studies have suggested that the onset of fibromyalgia symptoms may occur after traumatic physical or psychological events.
Genetic or environmental factors may also contribute, as with all diseases.
Generally speaking, fibromyalgia is a disease whose pain gradually worsens over time.
It is therefore very important for doctors and specialists to be able to identify the disease early and formulate a long-term therapy that is effective for the patient.
For pain relief, we know how valuable the benefits of heat and cold are: diffused heat can help relax stiff joints and muscles, while ice soothes sharp pain and reduces any ongoing inflammation.
Heat therapy for fibromyalgia
As we have often pointed out on this blog, heat therapy is done by applying heat to the aching area.
By increasing the temperature in the aching area, blood circulation improves and blood flow speeds up.
This benefits the muscles - which become more relaxed - and the joints - which become less stiff.
To apply heat, you can use Dispo Hot, an instant hot pack or Dispo Gel and heat it in the microwave or soak it in hot water for a few minutes!
Ice therapy for fibromyalgia
Ice and ice-related therapy help decrease the blood flow in a specific area, serving to reduce inflammation and/or swelling.
The use of ice is particularly indicated for acute, severe and sudden pain.
Cold therapy is beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia because of the paralysing effect that ice has on pain.
If this corresponds to your situation, apply an instant ice pack by Dispotech or a reusable gel pack, Dispo Gel or Dispo Gel flex, to the aching area, which has been previously chilled.
Do not apply ice for more than 20 minutes at a time and always protect your skin from the cold therapy device.
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