It produces an anti-inflammatory effect, local anesthesia, and helps control spasticity by slowing or partially blocking neuromuscular transmission. Methods usually include either ice packs, cooling pads, or immersion in ice. Massage Everyone knows the relaxation achieved following massage. However, massage also produces analgesia by causing the body to release its natural pain killers, endorphins, at the site of an injury. Edema, or swelling, is reduced by stimulating fluid movement in the tissues.
Muscular tension is reduced and circulation in the skin increased.
This form of Physical therapy is one of the most versatile. One or more types of electric stimulation may be utilized for a variety of problems. A wide variety of useful effects on the body tissues can be obtained in a very controlled manner with no discomfort to the patient. Application is performed with a hot quartz lamp, mercury vapor lamp, sun lamp, or black light. Therapeutic Exercise Exercise can be very helpful in maintaining wellness as well as treating illness and disease.