"Achilles Tendonitis Hot and Cold Therapy: Soothing Compresses for Pain Relief"

 

Alternating hot and cold compresses can be highly effective for Achilles tendonitis by easing pain and inflammation.

• Recipe 1: Hot Towel Compress

  • Ingredients: 1 warm towel, a bowl of warm water.
  • Instructions: Soak towel in warm water, wring it out, and wrap around Achilles tendon for 10 minutes.
  • Benefits: Heat increases blood flow, helping to loosen tight tendons.

• Recipe 2: Cold Ice Pack

  • Ingredients: Ice cubes, a cloth.
  • Instructions: Wrap ice in cloth and place on Achilles for 10 minutes.
  • Benefits: Cold therapy reduces inflammation and numbs pain.

Use hot compresses to increase flexibility and cold compresses to decrease swelling for effective Achilles relief.