The Benefits of Moist Heat Therapy for Arthritis and Muscle Soreness

The benefits of heat therapy are undeniable. Heat therapy can relieve stiffness and improve circulation by opening blood vessels- relieving pain from arthritis, tennis elbow, sinus headaches, TMJ, aching feet, shoulder and back pain, and many more conditions!

But how does moist heat compare to dry heat therapy? There are many advantages to using moist heat therapy over traditional dry heat:

 

 

1. 1. Does Not Dry Out Skin

1. 1. Deeper Muscle Penetration

1. 1. Faster Relief of Pain

1. 1. Longer-Term Pain Relief

 

Unfortunately, anyone who has ever gone to a chiropractor, masseuse, or sports trainer for a professional moist heat therapy treatment can tell you that the drawback of these treatments is that you have to schedule an appointment ahead of time and then pay costly visit fees. Many in-home moist heat therapy systems have their drawbacks as well. They can be very expensive and time consuming to use (requiring lengthy microwaving or the addition of heated water).

 

Thermophore moist heat therapy , packs however, do not have any of the drawbacks traditionally associated with in-home moist heat therapy units. Thermophore moist heating pads plug in to a power outlet just like a regular heating pad and have a safety switch that prevents burning if you fall asleep while using them. Also, Thermophore packs do not require that any water be added before or during use- instead, they pull moisture from the surrounding air to utilize for their moist heat therapy. Thermophore also makes their moist heat pads in a variety of sizes and styles to effectively relieve pain from large areas like backs and shoulders to small areas like sinuses and jaws. They even have cuffs for use on elbows, wrists, and ankles! If you are in need of moist heat therapy check out Thermophore automatic moist heat packs today!

 

Caution: Do not use moist heat therapy if you have an existing skin condition, open wound, bruising, diabetes, or any heart-related disorder!

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