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2. Heat therapy - Wikipedia

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   Heat therapy, also called thermotherapy, is the use of heat in therapy, such as for pain relief and health. It can take the form of a hot cloth, hot water bottle, ultrasound, heating pad, hydrocollator packs, whirlpool baths, cordless FIR heat therapy wraps, and others. It can be beneficial to those with arthritis and stiff muscles and injuries ...

3. When to Use Heat—and When to Use Ice—for Sore Muscles, Back ...

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   Heat and ice work in very different ways to help ease discomfort and promote recovery. Ice or cold therapies numb the area and constrict the blood vessels, causing less circulation to the area and ...

4. Piriformis syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Piriformis syndrome is a condition which is believed to result from nerve compression at the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. [ 2][ 5] It is a specific case of deep gluteal syndrome. [ 6] The largest and most bulky nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve. Starting at its origin it is 2 cm wide and 0.5 cm thick.

5. Myofascial pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The cause is believed to be muscle tension or spasms within the affected musculature. [1] Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and possible sleep studies. [1] Treatment may include pain medication, physical therapy, mouth guards, and occasionally benzodiazepine. [1] It is a relatively common cause of temporomandibular pain. [1]

6. Heat cramps - Wikipedia

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   Heat cramps. Heat cramps, a type of heat illness, are muscle spasms that result from loss of large amount of salt and water through exercise. Heat cramps are associated with cramping in the abdomen, arms and calves. This can be caused by inadequate consumption of fluids or electrolytes. [1] Heavy sweating causes heat cramps, especially when the ...

7. Back pain - Wikipedia

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   Back pain ( Latin: dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back. It may be classified as neck pain (cervical), middle back pain (thoracic), lower back pain (lumbar) or coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) based on the segment affected. [ 1] The lumbar area is the most common area affected. [ 2] An episode of back pain may be acute, subacute or chronic ...