The Spine Benefits of Heat Therapy

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

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Using heat therapy comes with multiple benefits for your spine. Here’s a few of them:

  • Muscle relaxation: Applying heat to your muscles can help to promote muscle relaxation and reduce muscle spasms. 
  • Improved circulation: Heat therapy helps to improve your blood circulation which helps to bring essential nutrients and oxygen to your spine easier. It also helps to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
  • Increased flexibility: Heat therapy can help to increase the flexibility of the soft tissues in your spine making overall movements easier. 

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