Cold/Hot Therapies

Cold and hot therapies can be effective for a short duration in the relief of pain. Cold therapy is effective in inflammation- when the neck or back was initially injured and inflammation is expected. Hot therapy works when there is significant muscle spasm as this will increase circulation. Either therapy can burn the skin (cold with frostbite) so great care needs to be taken in use of these modalities.

Dr. Donald Corenman answers patient inquiries at his Vail, Colorado practice. For more information on spine, neck and back treatments, please contact Dr. Corenman at 888-888-5310.

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About the Author: Donald Corenman, MD, DC

Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

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