What Are the Benefits of Heat Lamp Therapy?
Heat lamp therapy is a treatment used in physical therapy. Heat therapies (also called hyperthermia) using a heat lamp can promote wound healing and general comfort. Patients should be tested for skin sensitivity when applying a heat lamp. Overexposure can cause burns.
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Relieves Inflammation
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Heat lamp therapy is applied to the outside of the body and helps relieve pain and inflammation. It can relieve symptoms of arthritis and muscle and joint problems.
Aids Mobility
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The warmth generated from heat lamp therapy increases blood flow, thereby assisting in the relief of muscle spasm and general pain found from immobility.
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Reduces Pain
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Clinical trials using low level heat therapy on acute muscular back pain showed reduced pain intensity and an increase in pain relief.
Replaces OTC Drugs
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Used alone or combined with exercise or physical therapy, heat therapy aids in pain relief without the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Heat lamp therapy is free of addiction potential and may be used safely by pregnant women under the supervision of doctor.
Loosens Tightness
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Heat lamps, just like heating pads, can be used to loosen tight muscles. Apply heat as directed by a doctor, generally after acute pain and spasms have subsided.
Promotes Wound Healing
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Heat lamps can be used in place of sun exposure to assist the body in the healing of wounds.
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