Warm compress
Local heat that increases blood flow, relaxes muscle and softens blockages.
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Symptoms it's used for (13)
Abdominal pain
Pain anywhere between the ribs and the pelvis, ranging from cramping to sharp.
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Cold hands and feet
Persistently cold extremities, sometimes with colour changes from white to blue to red.
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Constipation
Infrequent, hard or difficult-to-pass stools.
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Dry, tired eyes
Grittiness, burning, watering or fatigue in the eyes, often after screen work.
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Jaw pain and clenching
Aching in the jaw, clicking, or morning tightness from grinding and clenching.
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Joint pain
Aching, stiffness or swelling in one or more joints.
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Lower back pain
Aching, stiffness or sharp pain in the lower back, often worse with certain positions.
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Muscle cramps
Sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions, often in the calf at night.
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Neck pain and stiffness
Tightness, ache or restricted movement in the neck and upper shoulders.
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Period pain
Cramping lower abdominal pain before and during menstruation, sometimes with back and thigh ache.
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Shoulder pain
Pain, weakness or restricted movement in the shoulder joint.
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Sinus pressure and pain
Facial pressure, blocked nose and headache concentrated around the cheeks, eyes or forehead.
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Urinary discomfort
Burning on passing urine, urgency, and needing to go frequently.
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