Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Why Heated Neck Wraps Are Good To Have

By Elena McDowell


Being in pain is no fun as it can disrupt work and other activities. As the cold weather months are near, it is about time for those who live in cold areas to stock up in supplies like an electric blanket or thermal undergarments. Another item to consider are heated neck wraps as they are portable and can provide instant relief from pain or stiffness that come from long periods of being in one position.

When many are in pain, they feel either that it will pass or it is as simple as taking a pill. Although there are many pain relievers that are good to have on hand, directly treating the area that is stiff or tense is a good way to alleviate discomfort. Aspirin and pain relievers also come with many side effects such as drowsiness that can prevent people from operating machinery like driving a car.

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.

Heating devices of today are also adjustable and have an automatic shut off so there is little chance of overheating. This is great for people with sensitive skin or who may need high heat to help relax their muscles and let the blood circulate. The good thing is that wraps can keep their temperature for many hours.

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.

Many heating devices are inexpensive and some only use batteries so they may be taken on the road. Most are machine washable and can withstand repeated use. Heated neck wraps can be found in many retailers that sell seasonal items but shod beware that they are growing in popularity.




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