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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 | 2528 |
94% |
| Chronic Pain | 1706 |
89% |
| Back Pain | 1105 |
88% |
| Sports Injuries | 122 |
91% |
| Endometriosis | 16 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (5592
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Heat Reviews
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it helps with muscle soreness and stiffness
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used for all 24 years, it's always on the couch (burned through two couches), I sit against it for first 30 minutes after I wake up.
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Heat always works for me.
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i buy these disposable heat wraps that I wear occasionally. they help ease the discomfort..
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My lifeline!
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It helped with some of the pain felt on my buttocks.
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works somewhat in the cold weather.
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Really works at easing back pain
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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]
