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- Soothe Arthritis Pain with Hot and Cold Temperatures
- By: RUSS ANDERSON
Arthritis pain suffers have a number of different treatment options to help reduce the pain and stiffness of arthritis. The use of heat and cold treatments has long been a well-known natural treatment for arthritis pain. Each temperature, hot or cold, offers a unique benefit for treating arthritis pain. The cold helps to numb the sore area of the body. The application of heat helps to stimulate blood circulation and relax muscles. The cold temperatures help to reduce inflammation and swelling and numb the afflicted area. Tips for using the cold to soothe arthritis pain: Place a cold pack or a bag of ice on the afflicted area. Cold packs can be purchases at your local drug store. In addition to a bag of ice, many simply use a bag of frozen vegetables. However, when using a cold pack, bag of ice of frozen vegetables, make sure to wrap a towel about each. This will help to absorb excess water. Tips for using heat to soothe arthritis pain: Due to great flexibility of heat, hot applications provide a broad options then cold applications. However, here are several suggestions for applying heat. Use a heating pad on the pain. However, don't sleep with the heating pad, because you may burn yourself. Use an electric blanket. Use this before going to bed or just prior to getting out of bed in morning to help relief stiffness. Soak in a warm bath, Jacuzzi or whirlpool to relax your entire body. Use a hot water bottle under your feet, back or hands to keep any affected areas warm. Dip your hands or feet in a paraffin bath. This is a popular method since it contains mineral oil and paraffin that coats the entire area with a warm coating and last up to 10 - 15 minutes. This will help to relief stiffness and pain. Different ways of getting both hot and cold options to soothe arthritis pain: Many natural solutions exist for the application of hot and cold including rice, synthetic material and cherry pits. In fact, cherry pits are very popular option since cherry pits naturally retain and conduct heat. Cherry pits have a unique ability to release moist heat slowly. In addition, due to there unique make up, cherry pits also have the ability to transmit cool. Cherry pits can offer both hot and cold temperatures to help soothe arthritis pain. So if you are suffering from joint pain, consider using cherry pits as a safe and natural way to soothe your arthritis pain.