Hot & Cold Therapy

Heat and cold therapy are two of the most commonly recommended approaches for managing pain and swelling at home or in a care setting. Cold therapy works best for acute injuries, post-surgical swelling, and inflammation. It's also widely used for postpartum recovery, where postpartum ice packs and cold therapy systems help reduce swelling and provide comfort during those first days and weeks after delivery.

Heat therapy is better suited for chronic stiffness, joint pain, and muscle tension. Self-heating knee pads and elbow pads use tourmaline to generate gentle, consistent warmth without cords or batteries, making them easy to wear throughout the day.

Choosing between heat and cold depends on what you're dealing with. For recent injuries or swelling, start with cold. For ongoing stiffness or sore joints, heat is usually the better option. If you're recovering from a knee procedure, a cold therapy system can help manage pain in the first few days, and a heated knee massager can support comfort and mobility as you heal.

For facilities, hot and cold therapy supplies are a practical addition to pain management programs. Nursing homes and assisted living communities often use self-heating wraps for residents with arthritis or chronic joint discomfort. Hospice programs find cold therapy systems helpful for patients managing post-procedural pain. These products are simple to use, require minimal staff time, and give residents a non-medication option for relief.

If you're looking for hospice care supplies or nursing home supplies for your facility, sign up for a business account here or email us at info@keraemedical.com. We're happy to help you find the right products for your residents.