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Get good sleep: Make sure you are sleeping enough hours (seven to eight hours for adults and nine or more for children) and are going to bed and waking up at consistent times. Make your bed a screen-free zone, and don’t do work there. Gunduz NE, et al. (2018). Is dry heat treatment (fluidotherapy) effective in improving hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? A randomized controlled trial. Ancient Chinese medical texts were among the first to discover and expand upon the mind and body connection. Since then, prestigious institutions (Harvard Medical School), health agencies (National Institute of Health), and most modern scientists and medical practitioners have accepted the overwhelming evidence for such connections.
A 2015 review in Postgraduate Medicine indicates, “The physiological effects of cold therapy include reductions in pain, blood flow, edema, inflammation, muscle spasm, and metabolic demand.”
5. Reduces fatigue and stress
Medically accepted care. I considered clinical research and recommendations from medical professionals and authorities like the Arthritis Foundation. We were pleased at the inclusion of your recent 10 minute consultation paper on Epistaxis by Mulla et al [1] which covers a condition that whilst often simple, is potentially fatal.
The result is a smoother digestion process and mitigation of related stomach issues. 4. Reduces headaches A study of people using ice therapy for gout found that it made some improvement to their pain but it did not reduce swelling. Mulla O, Prowse S, Sanders T, Nix P. Epistaxis (Ten-Minute Consultation).BMJ 2012; 344 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1097 There is no definitive answer to whether heat or cold is better, as both have their place in treating symptoms of arthritis and joint pain in general.
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Heat is an effective and safe treatment for most aches and pains. Heat can be applied in the form of a wheat bag, heating pads, deep heat cream, hot water bottle or heat lamp.
With any sprain, strain or bruise there is some bleeding into the underlying tissues. This causes swelling and pain. Ice treatment may be used in both the immediate treatment of soft tissue injuries and in later rehabilitation. If you were to have an acupuncture chart in-hand, you’d be able to see the numerous connections between the Feng Fu spot and scalp areas. Icing this spot is thought to help reduce the pains associated with headaches. 5. Reduces fatigue and stress In a recent article published in Scientific American, four of the five medical practitioners interviewed attest to some benefits of acupuncture. Needless to say, modern science based medicine isn’t fond of giving credibility to “alternative medicine.” The Arthritis Foundation recommends using heat in the form of warm compress or bath for stiff joints and achy muscles. Warmth opens blood vessels, allowing more blood flow, nutrients, and oxygen to get to the damaged joint tissue. They recommend cold therapy for swelling and redness, as cold decreases blood flow and inflammation. A review of studies into the effectiveness of ice treatment found that most studies were inconclusive and others showed only a small effect. Some of the recent results are listed below:These effects all help to prevent the area from becoming stiff, by reducing excess tissue fluid that gathers as a result of injury and inflammation.
Currently, more research is underway to study the potential effects of acupuncture on depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. To date, the results from many studies have shown promise. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.
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In one study, some people who used ice said that it was helpful for managing pain, although this did not translate into a lower use of painkillers. Many people find that ice is helpful when used to manage pain in the short term. It is unlikely that it will have much of a negative effect in the long term when used in this way.
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