Which types of hot compress therapy for frozen shoulder do you know?

Hot compress therapy is a method of treatment that places a hot object on the patient's affected area or a specific part of the body (such as an acupoint), acting on the body through the skin to achieve the purpose of treating the disease. So what are the hot compress methods for treating frozen shoulder in life?

Ginger hot compress treatment for frozen shoulder

When applying ginger hot compress, take an appropriate amount of ginger (without peeling), wash and mash it, squeeze out some ginger juice, pour it into a bowl and set aside. Fry the ginger residue in a pan, wrap it with gauze and tie the mouth, and apply hot compress on the affected shoulder. After the ginger residue has cooled down, pour it into the pan, add some ginger juice, fry it again, and apply it again. Repeat this process. Usually apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.

Hot water bottle hot compress treatment of frozen shoulder

Choose a hot water bag of appropriate size. First check whether the hot water bag is leaking. Then fill the hot water bag with hot water (60℃~70℃) to two-thirds of its capacity, expel the gas, tighten the bag opening, wipe off the water on the outside of the bag, put it in a cloth cover, or wrap it in cloth for later use. When applying hot compress, remove the cloth cover or wrap and apply it directly to the affected shoulder. Usually apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.

Hot towel compress to treat frozen shoulder

First soak the towel in a basin of hot water, take it out and wring it until half dry, use the palm of your wrist to test whether the temperature is appropriate, and apply the hot towel of appropriate temperature to the painful area of ​​the affected shoulder. When applying the hot towel, ask the patient whether he feels hot. You can cover the towel with a cotton pad to prevent heat from escaping. At the same time, prepare two towels for alternating use. Change the towel approximately every 5 minutes, apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, and apply hot compress 1 to 2 times a day.

Salt hot compress treatment for frozen shoulder

When applying the salt hot compress method, choose an appropriate amount of table salt with uniform particle size and no impurities, pour it into an iron pan, heat it slowly over low heat, stirring while heating, and when the temperature reaches 55℃~60℃, pour it into a cloth bag, tie the mouth, and apply it to the area of ​​the affected shoulder where soreness, heaviness and pain are obvious. Usually apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.

Hot sand compress treatment of frozen shoulder

Take an appropriate amount of fine sand, fry it in an iron pan, wrap it with cloth, and apply it to the painful area of ​​the affected shoulder while it is still hot. The amount of sand should be such that the patient feels comfortable and can tolerate it. Usually apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.

Hot compress with onion can treat frozen shoulder

When applying the onion hot compress method, take an appropriate amount of fresh onion whites, mash them, and put them in an iron pan to fry until hot. Wrap them with cloth, tie them tightly, and place them on the painful area of ​​the affected shoulder while they are still hot for hot compress. Usually apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.

It should be noted that the key to using hot compress to treat frozen shoulder is the word "heat". Try to apply hot compress at an appropriate temperature to prevent burns.