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The following are some of the most notable advantages of heat therapy for back pain:   The healing process is accelerated with heat therapy. Heat therapy aids healing by improving blood flow to the lower back muscles. More oxygen, white blood cells, platelets, and critical nutrients are delivered by increased blood flow, which aids in the healing of damaged tissues. The skin temperature rises to match the body's core temperature due to both the applied heat and the increased blood flow. Heat also penetrates deeply into the muscles from the skin's surface, improving blood circulation.   Painful muscle spasms are relieved by heat. Lower back muscular spasms are present in almost all cases of lower back discomfort. Muscle spasms, while seemingly little, can be excruciating and are a common reason for emergency room visits. Circulation is constricted due to muscle spasms, and pain signals are conveyed to the brain. Heat therapy can reduce lower back tightness by improving circulation, relaxing tense muscles, and reducing discomfort.   Therapeutic exercises are more pleasant when they are heated. Most lower back pain treatment plans include physical therapy, stretching, and exercise. Heat therapy is usually provided to the lower back before a physical therapy…