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@nineteen_gale Less is learned for next time :)
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I find relaxing in very hot bath with Magnisium sulphate crystals vey helpful in relaxing muscles and joints
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@nineteen_gale Hi, I wish I could relax in my very big corner bath with hot water and essential oils in the water......but....I can't get in it...or out of it....Hate to think of being stuck there all night until the fire brigade rescue me...lol...ha..ha...
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Oh, so sorry to hear that. You can still soak your feet or legs up to your knees in a bucket of hot water with Mag sulf and your hands too if they are affected.
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I suffer with chronic back pains for almost 30 years tried differant remedies water bottle,hot bath, axain cream. Axain cream has been best for me but i use it 2 differant ways during day just applying cream and night time use bit more and have a hottish bath which seems to give cream a kick in then straight to bed so i not moving about as much
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@kenrob Hi, I have what I call a "hot Pack" which is a bag which is filled with seeds of some kind. I put it in the microwave with a cup of water next to it ( not on it)...and heat it up for a few minutes. Apply it to the worst part that's giving me extreme pain and it relieves it very well. I think you could make your own, look it up on the "net" I am sure they would know how to make one. Good luck with this.
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Hello All, I have chronic 'neuropatic' pain down all of my right side and left side of face following a stroke that stings cold, like having run through snow. Keeping warm helps, a hot bath is nice - even though getting in and out of it can be a challenge. Slight pressure helps as does meditating which takes the edge off pain, sort of melts a bit - but doesn't take it away.
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Thanks to its relaxing effect, heat is very useful against muscle contractures or cramps. Cold is beneficial on a sprain or strain to avoid swelling of the joint.
Have you ever heard of thermotherapy? It is the act of applying hot and cold to treat the ailments of the patient. Far from being grandmother's remedy, their effects on pain are well documented. Their effectiveness, although moderate and transitory, can provide many services.
Cold, an ally against pain?
Cold is an ally against pain. Its anti-inflammatory action relieves acute pain in the event of trauma or osteoarthritis outbreaks, for example. Scientific studies show that it causes a decrease in the body's production of inflammatory molecules such as cytokines or prostaglandins. It also slows down the conduction rate of nerve fibres, and therefore also has an anaesthetic action. In fact, who has not applied ice cubes after a violent impact, a sprain, a sprain, a bruise?
"In case of acute pain, packs left in the freezer or ice cubes in a cloth provide relief. Even a bag of frozen peas will do," explains Professor Didier Bouhassira, from the pain assessment and treatment centre at Ambroise-Paré Hospital. Doctors also use it. After a knee replacement, they recommend, for example, applying cold every day. In sports, cold is often used to treat injuries. But all this is very empirical, and the relief is often modest and short-lived.
The promise of extreme cold
Perhaps that's why some people rely on the extreme cold. For about fifteen years, cryotherapy cabins have appeared in France. They consist in immersing oneself, whole body and practically naked, in an environment at - 100, - 110 °C for two to three minutes. Thermal shock is said to help with physical recovery, especially for athletes. But others try to relieve pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar pain or fibromyalgia. "Here again, it's very empirical", admits Didier Bouhassira. "Thermal shock would slow down the nervous system and pain transmission, but the benefit is not proven, and the centres that offer this therapy are a little esoteric!"
Heat to ease tensions
In contrast to cold, heat has a relaxing effect that induces muscle relaxation and promotes tissue elasticity. This effect is related to vasodilation, which improves blood circulation. The heat, the second ally against pain, is used in case of tissue contractures and tensions (stiff neck, aches, menstrual pain, etc.) in the form of a hot shower, hot-water bottle or compress saturatedwith hot water. Physiotherapists use infrared lamps to apply a hot spring and adjust its intensity according to the pain.
Beware of adverse reactions
"Thermotherapy can reduce the use of painkillers and provide some benefit. But it is not without side effects with the risk of burns, either from the hot or the cold. Never apply ice cubes directly to the skin, and be careful when handling hot water," warns Professor Serge Perrot, President of the Société française d'étude et de traitement de la douleur. The application of heat is also not recommended in cases of venous insufficiency and skin disorders.
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