Old Wives Tale seems to be True - Heat Helps Abdominal pain

[Lisa]

Heat Halts Pain Inside The Body

The old wives' tale that heat relieves abdominal pain, such as colic or menstrual pain, has been scientifically proven by a UCL (University College London) scientist, who will presented the findings at the Physiological Society's annual conference hosted by UCL.

Dr Brian King, of the UCL Department of Physiology, led the research that found the molecular basis for the long-standing theory that heat, such as that from a hot-water bottle applied to the skin, provides relief from internal pains, such as stomach aches, for up to an hour.

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[Shirt Ripper]

At a point I am willing to accept anecdotal evidence as truth (comes from my studies of strength and conditioning).

A friend of mine experiences (for years) severe menstrual symptoms, an actual condition whose name slips me right now, and applying heat helps with pain and discomfort.

Good article.