How Do You Use Heat Therapy On Sore Back Muscles?
Back pain is an extremely common malady, especially among those with strenuous or repetitive jobs. Sore muscles may occur in multiple areas on your back. In addition to strenuous activity, bad posture may cause muscles to tear and become sore. Heat therapy has proven to be an easy, cheap and effective method for treating sore back muscles. It opens up your blood flow, improving circulation as well as loosening the muscles. Two common methods of heat therapy on sore back muscles include using a heat pad or using moist heat from your home. Determine which type of heat pad is best for your specific pain. Regular-size heat patches are best for minuscule areas of soreness. Extra large pads are best for covering your entire upper or lower back. Local pharmacies and online retailers such as Drugstore.com offer a selection of heat patches specifically for your back (see Resources below). ThermaCare and Beyond BodiHeat make heat wraps for lower back pain (see Resources below). Apply the heat pa
