jeudi 24 octobre 2013

Alleviate Pain With Heated Neck Wraps

By Elena McDowell


Pain can slow anyone down and the more intense it is, the harder it is to focus. Many prepare for winter months by stocking up on heating supplies that can be used at home or on the job. One item that should be added to the list is heated neck wraps that help to relax muscles that are stiff or tense.

When people have a little body pain, they may underestimate their discomfort. In other words, they may feel that it will pass or it will go away by taking something orally. Though pain relievers are a good thing to have on hand, some need to be careful when it comes to medicating.

Then there are those who would like to take a break from medications and try a new approach to healing. As some people spend more time on the road and at work, this is a very handy thing to have. Especially if a person spends a lot of time in traffic, does repetitive work that is physically demanding, or sits in front of a computer screen for hours at a time.

People have use heat as therapy for many centuries although over the counter and prescription medicines tend to work quickly. One possible reason that people got away from using heat to treat pain is that there were no devices that traveled well or would retain its temperature over a period of time. For anyone who has had to spend hours in agony, a hot towel may be too little, too late.

One advantage to using the new heating devices is that they can be set on various temperatures. Some people have sensitive skin and cannot handle extremely hot temperatures yet others need a lot of heat because they may work in a cold office or warehouse. Often, these wraps maintain the same temperature for hours at a time.

These can also help conserve energy during cold days. It is at this time of year that people tend to turn up the heat as high as possible. While this may feel good at first, it can make people feel sluggish and can increase the energy bill. When the heat is centralized to the problem areas, this can help a great deal in alleviating the agony.

Another upside to using heat therapy instead of medicine is that kids do not have to suffer through pain medication symptoms. While rest is important, children are certain to benefit from the use of heat on painful or stiff areas of the body. Though parents should monitor their kids, as they are old enough to say when they have had enough. Anyone under the age of five that has stiffness should see a licensed medical professional immediately.

Using these can also help in cutting back on energy usage as these do not cost a lot and there are some that only use batteries. These are also easy to clean and require little maintenance. Stores that sell seasonal goods normally sell these in the later part of the year. Heated neck wraps are growing in popularity so it is best to buy as early as possible.




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