What To Do For Arthritis
Heat / Cold
Heat or cold treatments may be used to decrease pain and increase flexibility.
Cold treatments decrease blood flow and help relieve severe joint pain and swelling.
Heat treatments increase blood flow and help relax muscles.
| Heat | Cold |
| Use prior to activity | Use after exercise |
| Increases local circulation | Decreases local circulation |
| Improves motion | Decreases swelling |
| Decreases joint ache | Better for pain |
| Helps you relax | Reduces inflammation |
