An electric heating
pad is a device that is used to warm up parts of the body to help manage and
reduce pain. Therapeutic heating pads bring comforting relief to sore/aching
joints and muscles, and are excellent for sports-related injuries or strains
resulting from over exertion. The application of an electric heating pad
dilates the blood vessels and increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the
muscles, stimulates pain receptors in order to reduce pain signals sent to the
brain and helps stretch soft tissue, all of which serve to heal the sore area.
In the past "hot water bottles" were used for this purpose. Now most heating
pads are usually electrical or use chemicals or organic ingredients to provide
heat.
Electric
heating pads come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and
colors, and are made by a number of different manufacturers.
Moist
Heating Pads: intense, moist heat provides quick relief. No water is needed
with these heating pads. They draw moisture from the air. They provide
effective therapy for joint or back pain, and muscle spasms. Arthritic and
rheumatic pain can be temporarily relieved with moist heat.
Thermophore Heating Pad: A Thermophore
heating pad can help you recover from a pulled muscle. The heat lessens pain
and decreases stiffness in tendons and ligaments. Heat relaxes the muscles and
improves circulation. Heat causes dilation of the blood vessels in the area
being treated. The heat results increase in blood flow bringing fresh oxygen to
the area and taking away waste
Microwave Heating Pads: Microwavable
heating pads produce a moist heat for aches and pains. They are usually filled
with natural ingredients such as rice, corn, flax and an assortment of other
organic ingredients. Moist heat therapy relaxes sore muscles, helps improve
circulation and flexibility.
Infrared Heating Pads: Through the
absorption of infrared thermal energy, tissues are safely and gently heated
increasing blood flow within the treated area. Your bodys natural response to
this increased temperature is to try to maintain a condition of equilibrium
throughout the body. To do this, the body responds with a rapid increase in
blood flow to the area. Thermotex Heating Pads are a natural approach to
effective pain relief.
Pet Heating
Pads: The temperature is regulated to provide your pet with a constant,
soothing warmth. A safe, low-voltage heating element maintains constant
temperature to provide your pet with constant, soothing heat. A pad heating pad
keeps your pet comfortable, and you can keep the heat in your house at a normal
level.
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