Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Treatment With Heat, Cold, or Water
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Treatment With Heat, Cold, or WaterSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewMuscle spasms around joints affected by
juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can cause
significant pain and movement problems. Each child may respond differently, so
choose the therapy that makes your child feel better. - Heat therapy. Joints that are not swollen may benefit
from heat in the form of hot packs or warm whirlpools.
- Cold therapy. Ice or cold packs can be applied
following heat therapy or can be used alone.
- Water therapy (hydrotherapy). Soaking in warm water
while doing stretches may relieve pain, strengthen muscles, and make movement
easier.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics Current as ofOctober 31, 2016 Current as of:
October 31, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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