Heat therapy applied to an area of the body provides warmth and opens up blood vessels, both of which increase blood flow and oxygen supply, which can help reduce pain in joints, relax sore muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and also decreases muscle spasms. Heat therapy can increase range of motion and by relaxing stiff muscles.
The Hot Water Bottle is the original method of heat therapy, providing relief from pain associated with everything from a toothache to cold feet. Patients with a variety of conditions and injuries such as arthritis, stomach cramps, fibromyalgia, and sports injuries will all appreciate the soothing, comforting pain relief that comes with placing the warm, weighty bottle on the afflicted area.
As Hot Water Bottles require no electricity or power source, they eliminate the worry of shorting wires, and the thick, hospital-grade rubber prevents puncturing. If placed under the sheets, it can keep the feet warm, and is safe for extended use, meaning the user can comfortably sleep while using the bottle without worrying about blistering or starting and electrical fire.
The Hot Water Bottle, ironically considering its name, is also great for cold therapy. The bottle can be filled with icy-cold water or filled partially and frozen and applied to swelling injuries and other aches and pains that will appreciate cold therapy.