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Warm compress, cold packs, Epsom salt bath: How to do 6 home therapies properly according to physios
Home therapies can help ease aches, inflammation and post-surgical discomfort when used correctly. Our principal physiotherapist, Marcus Tow, joins SingHealth Polyclinics’ senior physiotherapist, Tan Sin Thien, in a practical guide covering sitz baths, warm compresses and Epsom salt baths, alongside cold gel packs, hot water bottles and heat packs.
The guide sets out key considerations for safe use, from appropriate uses and recommended temperatures to preparation methods and treatment duration, with additional care advised for certain conditions.