Heat Therapy for Back Pain

Heat promotes various healing processes and penetrates deeply into the muscles and tissue. In the case of muscle tension, the perception of pain in the brain is reduced and the muscles are relaxed by the supply of heat. Metabolism is stimulated, the vessels expand and circulation is promoted. In this way, the tissue can be supplied with nutrients and toxins can be transported out of the body. Persistent pains such as muscle tension or damaged tissue can be relieved with heat but only following medical advice. In the case of muscle tension, heat should only be applied if the joint is neither inflamed nor swollen. It is not recommended to apply heat directly to the joint but to limit the application to the surrounding musculature.