The correct method of hot compresses on towels cannot be summarized simply, as follows:
First of all, you need to prepare 2 clean towels, prepare a moderate size of the basin, add a moderate amount of hot water in the basin, and then 1 towel folded, immersed in hot water, soaked and then wrung out, and immediately applied to the parts of the need for hot compresses, 2 towels alternating with the above steps can be, if the hot water is slowly becoming cold, you need to re-add hot water, repeat the above steps.
It should be noted that, because the towel needs to be soaked and then wrung out of water, so the towel on the loss of heat faster, the towel hot compresses will be shorter, need to be frequently operated, time-consuming and laborious, this method of hot compresses with a towel is less efficient.
If you need hot compress therapy, it is recommended to use a hot water bag, the hot water bag filled with hot water, wrapped in a wet towel, and then hot compresses, this case of hot compresses will be a longer time, the temperature is also more constant.