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(also known as Heating Pad)
Localized application of heat causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 2537 |
94% |
| Chronic Pain | 1713 |
89% |
| Back Pain | 1106 |
88% |
| Sports Injuries | 122 |
91% |
| Endometriosis | 16 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (5609
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Heat Reviews
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yeah when I stop and do it
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can be helpful
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some has helped alot.
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Oh glorious moist heat. yes, it is so soothing for me. Heating pads, micro bags with wheat. I have them all and use them almost every night.
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a heating pad will work if its your muscles that are hurting but if its coming from your spine you want to use ice just on your spine to help stop the nerves from misfiring
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sometimes ice or both works best
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love this therapy
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yeah, it helps with the muscle spasms, BUT not in summer cause heat makes pain worse in some areas of my body & I'm in Tx...REAL hot here
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Hot showers works best, heating pad is 2nd alternative.
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gives some relief
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Discussions
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Heating Pad???
Hi V, I bought mine for $30 at K-Mart. It's an extra large, (12x24)Sunbeam brand. It really works well, and it has an insert if you want moist heat... [More] -
Heating Pad???
I have a cheapy heating pad from walmart, mine has several settings on it, and it does get pretty hot on the highest setting but it doesnt stay that h... [More] -
Heating Pad???
have you considered a e_blanket, in that way you get all over heat, I like the E-blanket better thena heating pad. can get a twin size one at wal mart... [More] -
Heating Pad???
I have just a regular cheapie heating pad and I love it. I personally would stay away from moist heat. [More] -
heating pad
For all the PKD people with pain, heating pads are a godsent. I burn up about 2 heating pads a year, the good ones with 5 and 10 year warranties!! LOL... [More]
