A warm compress is one of the fastest and safest ways to relieve winter cold attack symptoms like head heaviness, neck stiffness, shoulder pain, and body chills. It warms the affected area and improves blood circulation within minutes.
How Warm Compress Helps
- Heat relaxes tight neck and shoulder muscles.
- Reduces headache caused by cold wind.
- Opens blocked sinuses, improving airflow.
- Removes “settled cold” that causes heaviness and chills.
- Increases blood circulation, giving instant comfort.
How to Do Warm Compress Correctly
- Take a clean towel and soak it in hot water (not too hot).
- Squeeze excess water.
- Fold and place the warm towel on:
- Back of the neck
- Shoulders
- Upper back
- Forehead (if head feels heavy)
- Keep it for 10–15 minutes.
- Reheat the towel and repeat 2–3 times.
If using a heating pad, keep it on low to medium heat.
Best Time to Use Warm Compress
- After waking up (cold stiffness is highest)
- After exposure to cold wind
- Before sleeping (gives peaceful sleep)
- During headache or neck heaviness
Precautions
- Do NOT use very hot water — may burn the skin.
- Avoid keeping the heating pad directly on bare skin.
- If pain increases instead of reducing, stop and rest.
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