Treat your sore muscles with the heating pad

Do you feel pain in your back and spine? Your shoulders and neck are tense? Know that there is equipment that can relieve you in minutes: the heating pad.

The heating pad has 2 main uses: well-being and comfort. It relieves muscle and joint pain, provides a feeling of good mood, relieves tension, promotes blood circulation, eliminates toxins, ... It is practical, lightweight, effective, compact and easy to use. Just apply it on the parts to be treated and enjoy its virtues.

The heating pads are marketed in different formats, models and sizes, each with specific characteristics and performance.

Pitfalls to avoid when buying a heating pad
It is not easy to find a quality heating pad because several models are available on the market. It is therefore necessary to ask you some questions before proceeding to the purchase of your equipment, this in order to protect you from unpleasant surprises:

how much money are you willing to spend on this equipment?
Ideally, it is advisable to set a price range, taking care to exclude sophisticated models and low-end cushions;

how do you intend to use your cushion?
If the equipment is for example intended for domestic use and you need a precise temperature to be comfortable, it is better to opt for an electric model. Chemical cushions are suitable for people who want to use them when traveling.

Depending on your preferences and expectations, you will of course be able to ask yourself more questions. Always keep in mind that a low price does not mean that the equipment does not perform well. The best way to minimize risk is to read user reviews on comparison sites.

Why buy a heating pad?

The heating pad is very popular for providing a soothing sensation and relieving pain , thanks to the principle of thermotherapy. In other words, it means that it generates gentle heat that stimulates the areas on which it is applied and relaxes the muscles.

That you suffer from rheumatism, osteoarthritis, migraine, arthritis, ... this equipment will be of great help to you. It facilitates the transport of nutritional elements, boosts metabolism, eliminates toxins, loosens muscle tension, improves blood circulation, ...

The heating pad is comfortable, effective, flat, practical and can be applied on any part of the body (legs, thighs, back, shoulders, ...). It has reduced dimensions, adapts to the sensitivity of each and generally offers several temperature levels. It is also easy to maintain and has a long service life. Some models have an automatic shutdown system and can be worn as a garment.

The heating pad: is it really useful? Yes, and we explain why

Understand the principle of thermotherapy
Practiced for centuries, thermotherapy is a medical technique that aims to treat various ailments through the heat. It consists of applying objects heated to a certain temperature on the sore parts.

The high temperature will then infiltrate into our body and soothe the pain that gnaws. More precisely, heat has an active effect on the blood circulation: it makes the tissues more elastic in order to favor a better supply of oxygen to our cells.

This mechanism leads to an effective relaxation of the muscles and thus encourages the reduction of stress and nervousness.

In a primitive time, a band of cloth soaked in boiling water would have done the trick.

But in a world in perpetual evolution, technology becomes embedded. Over time come compresses, patches, belts and heating pads. The remote heat, by means of an infrared lamp, has also appeared and is effective especially for physiotherapists.

Warning: It is strictly forbidden to practice thermotherapy on bruises, muscle tears or joint dysfunctions

Attention: you must take care

The heating pad takes care of you: you must also return the favor. The use of the heating pad is somewhat delicate and requires familiarity with good habits. Like any device in your home, the heating pad needs to be maintained to help it work well and be durable.

Any heating pad is washable by machine or by hand, depending on the material. After detaching it from its power cord and any other electrical binding, take the time to clean it regularly at medium temperature and dry it well before each use.

Accompanying accessories (switch or control, power cable, etc.) are fragile objects: place them in a safe and unencumbered place.

Other safety measures are also recommended, especially to avoid being abrupt: do not expose yourself to shocks, do not fold the cushion and know how to use it wisely.


Our opinion
Over the years, the heating pad has become a must-have accessory. It is ideal to feel more comfortable and helps to get away from the cold. It also has other benefits such as relief of joint pain, soothing of muscle tension, improvement of blood circulation, feeling of well-being and comfort, dilation of vessels, ... Even if it has many therapeutic virtues, it should not be used for a long time (between 30 and 60 minutes maximum). It must also be placed on the area to be treated, otherwise its effectiveness will not be optimal.