Hot compress should be use 5-10mins. It should alternately do with the cold compress for a better result.
series of hot and cold water applications. A hot compress (as hot as an individual can tolerate) is applied for three minutes followed by an ice cold compress for 30 seconds
Perhaps you enquire regarding 'hot and cold compress' as used for sprains and tissue damage.
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Cold compress or ice pack (frozen peas or something else similar).
Applying a hot compress can help to increase blood flow, relax muscles, and reduce pain and stiffness. A cold compress can help reduce inflammation, numb pain, and decrease swelling by constricting blood vessels. The choice between hot or cold therapy depends on the type of injury or condition being treated.
hot compress. to promote vasodilation that relaxes the muscles
I have just learned that if you have an infection you should NOT use heat. The reason being is that it draws the infection out, and encourages it to spread. Cold is the way to go if you are going to use a compress (although it may be difficult. I know that a warm compress has helped me more than a cold compress.)
Could the inquiry been about hot and cold compress, a method used to relieve sprains.
Post cosmetic surgery you should use warm compress. My mother just had a breast reduction and was instructed to use a warm compress. Cold compress is to reduce swelling or inflammation after an injury like a spained ankle. Wish you the best in the healing process.
A hot compress is typically something like a hot water bottle used to alleviate pain by putting the hot compress next to the sore body part.
For unknown reasons of ankle and foot swelling, it is generally recommended to use a cold compress to reduce inflammation and numb the area. If the swelling persists or worsens, it would be advisable to seek medical advice to determine the underlying cause.
For a knee injury, it is generally recommended to use a cold compress (ice pack) in the first 48 hours to reduce swelling and inflammation. After 48 hours, you can switch to using a hot compress to help relax muscles and promote healing.