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Does applying heat to the aching area really ease the pain?

Applying heat to the aching area is a widely used pain relief method. Heat is applied to the aching area to relieve pain caused by back and neck involvement, menstrual pain, muscle injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and many other reasons. But does heat treatment have a physical effect at the molecular level, or does the relaxation result from the placebo effect?

Muscle Pain
Heat treatment is used especially for muscle injuries. Muscle injuries can occur for many reasons; for example, contractions of the uterine muscles that cause menstrual pains.

In training for the development of muscles, the muscles undergo micro injuries and tears. These damages cause muscle development but also cause pain. The process that causes pain is the excessive stretching of the muscle and the lack of abundant blood. In this case, heat therapy provides quick relief. Although the placebo effect in relaxation cannot be denied, heat therapy has proven to provide more than psychological relief.

Heat Therapy
Heat creates a range of effects that will contribute to the muscle mass. Warming causes vessels to dilate. The dilation of the vessels will accelerate the blood flow in the region. For example, it contributes to the removal of residues (lactic acid, etc.) caused by muscle injuries. It also accelerates healing by providing more nutrients and oxygen to the damaged part of the muscle.

In the case of muscle spasms, heat leads to relaxation of the ligaments and relaxation of the muscles. This helps to relieve stiffness and pain in the muscles.


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Research has revealed another very important effect of heat therapy. As you know, there are receptors in our body that allow us to perceive temperature, cold and pain. In case of a temperature above 40 ° C, the heat receptors are activated, the P2X3 pain receptors are blocked. When P2X3 receptors are disabled, the pain sensation is eliminated. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules released by damaged cells or tissues activate pain receptors on the cells. When heat receptors are activated, they block pain receptors. Therefore, although ATP is released by damaged or dying cells, it does not trigger pain.

Heat has been shown to provide relief at the molecular level. The effects of painkillers on our bodies are no different.


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Considerations:
Although heat treatment is helpful in relieving pain, there are some points we should be aware of during the application:

Our body is about 37 ° C. Therefore, if the applied heat is too high, it may cause burns. During application, the skin should be checked regularly.
Heat therapy should be administered at least 48 hours after injury. If bone fracture is involved, it should not be applied to the fracture site, since it may dilate the vessels and cause bleeding.
It is recommended to take short breaks instead of applying them for a long time.
Can be used in chronic pain.
Water heating methods allow better heat penetration into the area.
A number of methods are used in the treatment of heating: hot-dipped towels, hot-water bags, heating pads and the like.
As a result, heat therapy is an effective method of pain relief. Moreover, it is a safer and more efficient alternative to pain medication.



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