Dr. Tracie M. Cusimano Huntington Beach Chiropractor Call Today: 714-840-2273 menu Home About Dr. Cusimano Services Chiropractic Care Massage Therapy Your first visit Conditions we treat Auto Accidents Lower Back Pain Neck and Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Headaches Osteoarthritis Pinched Nerve Plantar Fascitis Pregnancy Pain Sciatica Scoliosis Herniated disc Shoulder Pain Stress Tennis Elbow Whiplash Location t=""> Heat Therapy As with the widespread use of ice packs, one of the most common and most popular forms of therapy is the application of various forms of heat ranging from the warm hot water bottle to the electric blanket this comfortable form of therapy has been used by individuals for many years. The local application of heat is recommended in many sub acute or chronic conditions to reduce pain and inflammation and increased blood flow and venous return. Physiologic effects of heating As with ice, the body's response to warming is consistent from patient to patient. The primary effects of superficial heating are: -Increase blood flow -Decreased muscle spasms -Decreased pain About Chiropractic What Is Chiropractic? Can Chiropractic Help Me? We May Help You With Auto Accidents Lower Back Pain Neck and Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Headaches Osteoarthritis Pinched Nerve Plantar Fascitis Pregnancy Pain Sciatica Scoliosis Herniated disc Shoulder Pain Stress Tennis Elbow Whiplash Myths and Facts About Chiropactic The Wellness Approach Chiropratic Techniques and Therapies Myofascial Release Cold Therapy Heat Therapy Electrical Stimulation Ultrasound Stretching and Core Exercises Patient Wellness Wellness lifestyle Tips Unhealthy Habits Can Be Changed Read the Labels Get Pleanty of Sleep Quit Smoking Love One Another Limit Electronics Wellness Essentials At Home At Work Exercise Nutrition Healthy Thinking Relaxation Techniques Get Positive Moist Heat Packs The application of moist heat is one of the most common of all physical therapies. Moist heat packs (hydrocollator packs) are used to relax patients, increase local and peripheral circulation, and reduce muscle spasm and tonicity. Commercially available heat packs consist of sand-filled bags that are kept in a water bath. The temperature of the water is maintained at a constant 100 degrees. Office Hours Monday 8:30am 7:00pm Tuesday 8:30am 7:00pm Wednesday 8:30am 7:00pm Thursday 8:30am 7:00pm Friday 8:30am 7:00pm Saturday 8:30am 12:00pm Sunday Closed Closed Meet Dr. Cusimano Dr. Cusimano is a native of Huntington Beach, California and graduate from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She received the Dean's List honor as well as the Delta Sigma Scholastic Society award. She worked at Cal State...read more about Dr. Cusimano Business Information Tracie M. Cusimano, D.C. 7561 Center Ave., Unit 26 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 714-840-2273
As with the widespread use of ice packs, one of the most common and most popular forms of therapy is the application of various forms of heat ranging from the warm hot water bottle to the electric blanket this comfortable form of therapy has been used by individuals for many years.
The local application of heat is recommended in many sub acute or chronic conditions to reduce pain and inflammation and increased blood flow and venous return.
Physiologic effects of heating
As with ice, the body's response to warming is consistent from patient to patient. The primary effects of superficial heating are:
-Increase blood flow
-Decreased muscle spasms
-Decreased pain
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Moist Heat Packs
The application of moist heat is one of the most common of all physical therapies. Moist heat packs (hydrocollator packs) are used to relax patients, increase local and peripheral circulation, and reduce muscle spasm and tonicity. Commercially available heat packs consist of sand-filled bags that are kept in a water bath. The temperature of the water is maintained at a constant 100 degrees.
Office Hours
Meet Dr. Cusimano
Dr. Cusimano is a native of Huntington Beach, California and graduate from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She received the Dean's List honor as well as the Delta Sigma Scholastic Society award. She worked at Cal State...read more about Dr. Cusimano
Business Information
Tracie M. Cusimano, D.C.
7561 Center Ave., Unit 26
714-840-2273