Contrast therapy involves alternating between hot and cold treatments to help reduce pain and inflammation, improve circulation, and promote healing.
Ideally, we could get rid of this inflammatory exudate and metabolic waste quicker by cycling blood flow and healing properties through contrast therapy. The added compression component will help expedite this process and allow for a deeper affect in targeted tissue.
Combining Contrast and Compression Therapy: In some cases, therapists may combine contrast and compression therapy to enhance the benefits of both modalities. For example, applying contrast therapy with compression can help to reduce swelling, manage pain, and promote tissue healing more effectively.
