Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about thermotherapy:

1. How can thermotherapy help relieve my pain?
   
   
2. Do you recommend thermotherapy for me?
   
   
3. Which form of thermotherapy will be most useful to me?
   
   
4. For how long should I apply heat, and how often?
   
   
5. Which conditions require me to wait before using thermotherapy? How long should I wait?
   
   
6. When and how should I use cold therapy with heat therapy?
   
   
7. Will combining hydrotherapy with thermotherapy offer me greater relief?
   
   
8. Should I perform thermotherapy at home? If so, how?
   
   
9. At what point should I try other treatments or notify you if thermotherapy does not seem to be helping me?
   
   
10. Does thermotherapy pose any risks for me?
    
    
11. Do I have any conditions that rule out use of thermotherapy?