{"id":10477,"date":"2024-10-07T14:51:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climsom.com\/blog\/?p=10477"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:18:33","slug":"ankylosing-spondylitis-relief-with-heat-or-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climsom.com\/blog\/en\/ankylosing-spondylitis-relief-with-heat-or-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Ankylosing Spondylitis, Relief with Cold or Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis, also known as AS or Spondy, is debilitating in everyday life. This inflammatory joint disease, linked to the HLA-B27 gene in most cases, can manifest in young adults, making them feel, during flare-ups, as if they are living in the body of an elderly person. Primarily localized in the back (burning sensations, sharp pains, fiery stabs in the sacroiliac joints, spinal and pelvic joints), the pain can also extend to the heels, feet, knees, shoulders, hands, wrists, and elbows because a whole \u00ab\u00a0nerve mesh\u00a0\u00bb system originates from the spine and spreads the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple daily tasks then become real challenges and exacerbate the pain for those with ankylosing spondylitis. Severe, untreated AS can eventually lead to vertebral fusion (calcification, fused vertebrae, \u00ab\u00a0bamboo spine\u00a0\u00bb) and progress to ankylosis and its deformities: a hunched back, forward rounding of the shoulders…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At night, it is very hard to get restorative sleep because the pain causes multiple awakenings. This leads to constant fatigue that further affects morale and amplifies daytime flare-ups in a vicious cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to perform physical movements like stretching to prevent stiffness from setting in. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are also effective but mainly in the short term. Moreover, regular intake of these chemical compounds can have undesirable side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond anti-inflammatories, how can we relieve the nighttime pain associated with ankylosing spondylitis? How can we manage to sleep without constantly waking up due to this pain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relieving the Nighttime Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Benefits of Heat and Cold for Reducing Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Many testimonials have shown that both heat and cold can relieve the pain of ankylosing spondylitis. Cold has anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties, acting on the cause of the pain, which is joint inflammation. Cryotherapy is often used to alleviate the pain of people with ankylosing spondylitis. Once the inflammatory flare-up has passed, muscle pain and tension may remain. Heat, which is both relaxing and vasodilating, can help soothe these residual muscle symptoms. Ideally, you would apply a source of cold (or heat, depending on the phase of the flare-up) to the painful area throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine a climate-controlled bed with adjustable temperature…<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your needs at the time, you could benefit from the therapeutic effects of heat or cold on the painful areas. These applications of cold or heat would help you get back to normal sleep, make waking up easier, and better manage the disease daily. Well-rested, your body would be less fatigued (and your mood as well), making you stronger and more resilient against the pain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOOD NEWS<\/strong>: This dream is now achievable with the Climsom climate-controlled mattress topper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Climsom Climate-Controlled Mattress Topper: Your New Ally for Relieving Nighttime Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The CLIMSOM climate-controlled mattress topper allows you to control the temperature of your bed. Simply select a temperature between 15 and 48\u00b0C. An electric device placed at the foot of the bed heats or cools the water in the reservoir, which then circulates through the network of tubing in the mattress topper. This means you are not in direct contact with the electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Climsom Intense: Adjustable Temperature from 15\u00b0C to 48\u00b0C to Relieve AS Pain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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With its remote control, you can change the temperature from a distance. It also offers a programming feature to schedule the device to turn on or off for up to 12 hours. Rest assured, the Climsom fits all beds and is very easy to install!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climsom has been around for over 10 years and has already alleviated many symptoms and conditions (restless legs, erythromelalgia, heavy legs, venous insufficiency, night sweats…). Now it’s your turn to relieve your ankylosing spondylitis at night, rediscover the benefits of restful sleep every night, and fully enjoy your days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relief for Legs or Relief for Back<\/strong> with Climsom Intense<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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