There are natural remedies that continue to be handed down for generations and that continue to work and solve our daily problems. The hot water bottle is the grandmother’s remedy to relieve pain, thanks to the relaxing action that the heat carries out on the muscles.
It is typically used to warm the bed, before going to bed, or as a therapy for pain relief.
How it works and how to use it
Science tells us that the hot water bottle actually serves to relieve muscle pain. If it is placed on the painful part, at a temperature not exceeding forty degrees, receptors are set in motion, which consequently block the pain receptors.
Heat exerts the action of vasodilation. The flow of blood to the painful area reduces the contraction of the organ.
Here are some tips on how to properly use the hot water bottle to decrease pain
For the menstrual cycle
It is very useful for relieving pain caused by the menstrual cycle if, placed on the abdomen.
For cystitis
Wrap the bag in a towel and place it on the skin to relieve pain in the pelvic area.
For gastritis
If placed on the stomach, it helps digestion and relieves the symptoms that gastritis causes.
How to use it for diarrhea
It is indicated to relieve stomach pain caused by diarrhea.
There is a special hot water bottle for the neck, in order to attenuate and dissolve the muscle tension caused by the inflamed neck.
It can also be useful for back pain, arthritis, muscle contracture and stiff neck.
If you know how to properly use the hot water bottle to relieve pain, you should also know that heat cannot relieve any pain.
When pain is caused by trauma, the water bag should definitely not be used.
So be careful.
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