Step
1.Heat up some water. Don't heat it to boiling, as that will be too hot.
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- 2Fold a towel up so that it is large enough to cover only the area you want to place the compress on.
- 3Dip the folded towel into the pot of hot water or pour the water onto the towel carefully. Don't burn yourself.
- 4Test the towel to make sure it isn't too hot to place on your skin.
- 5Place it on the affected region. Relax.
- 6Resoak the towel when it cools off if you need some more time to relax.
Tips
- Squeeze excess water out of the towel before using so water doesn't drip all over the place.
- Try a little gentle stretching after the towel has done its magic.
Warnings
- Don't burn yourself with hot water on the towel.
- Never use a hot compress or other heating methods on an acute injury (within 18-21 days of the injury). It will increase blood flow to the area, which, if recently injured, will lead to increased inflammation and secondary tissue damage. In other words, heat will make a recent injury 'flare up' and take longer to heal. Use ice or a cold compress if the soreness is the result of a recent injury.
Things You'll Need
- A hand towel
- A container of water
- A stove or microwave
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This is how to make your own Ice Pack. It uses common household items, so don't worry about going out to buy things!
Edit Steps
- 1You will need: Ice Cubes, A baggie (plastic), a towel, and a freezer.2
- Lay all of your materials out.
- 3Put the ice cubes in your baggie.
- 4Wrap the baggie in the small hand towel.
- 5Apply to the area needed.
- 6If you want to save your Ice Pack, tie it and put it in the freezer.
- 7If you don't want to keep your Ice Pack, put the cubes in the sink, and the baggie in the trash.
Tips
- If you don't want it to spill, try tying it up.
Warnings
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