Heat & Cold Therapy in Tucson
Reduce Pain, Inflammation, and Muscle Tension — Naturally
At Ornelas Chiropractic, we combine traditional chiropractic care with therapeutic heat and cold therapy to speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and ease muscular tension. These time tested techniques are simple, safe, and extremely effective when paired with chiropractic adjustments and physical medicine modalities.
Whether you’re recovering from a car accident, sports injury, or daily strain, heat and cold therapy can provide immediate comfort and long-term benefits.
What Is Heat & Cold Therapy?
Cold therapy (also known as cryotherapy) helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain by constricting blood vessels and slowing nerve activity. It’s especially effective in the early stages of injury.
Heat therapy improves circulation, relaxes tight muscles, and helps with chronic tension or stiffness by increasing blood flow to the affected area.
Both methods are carefully applied depending on the stage of injury and the condition being treated, and we’ll guide you on when and how they should be used.
Conditions Treated with Heat & Cold Therapy
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
Lower back pain and sciatica
Neck strain and stiffness
Muscle spasms and knots
Joint inflammation (shoulders, knees, hips)
Auto accident-related injuries
Chronic conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia
Benefits of Heat & Cold Therapy
Reduces inflammation and swelling
Relieves deep muscle soreness
Improves blood flow and healing response
Speeds up recovery after accidents or physical activity
Minimizes need for pain medication
Prepares the body for adjustments or exercises
Enhances overall comfort during treatment sessions
What to Expect at Your Visit
During your chiropractic appointment, we may apply heat or cold packs as part of your personalized treatment plan. These are:
Applied safely and directly to the affected area
Timed appropriately for maximum benefit (usually 10–15 minutes)
Used before or after adjustments or exercises to improve effectiveness
Combined with other therapies like ultrasound, stretching, or spinal adjustments
