Whether it be a steaming hot bath filled with bubbles or a classic hot water bottle on those chilly winter evenings, nothing provides comfort and resets the body quite like some localised heat. But how exactly does heat work to relieve pain and improve our moods?
By boosting circulation and blood flow in a particular area – such as the neck and shoulders, lower back or tummy – heat therapy can help to soothe discomfort and improve muscle flexibility, which in turn helps damaged tissue to begin healing.
