Yes, heat is just wonderful.. I used a neck beanbag which i cook in the microwave for two to three minutes.

A hot bath takes away all pain. Love it!

Dave

Heat is the best reliever of my pain and I've got a collection of microwave hot packs (the best one is shaped like an oven glove that you slip your hand into - great for when fingers/thumbs are flaring.)

I'm sad right now, because my little electric heat pad has died. I love it and normally lie on that at night to settle the back spasm down a bit. But my good 'ol hubby bought me a heated throwrug the other day so I have a new love now :)

A friend suggested filling a long sock with rice and microwaving it as a piable hotpack for the neck. I saw advertised the other day a neck massager/heater/cushion shaped like a horseshoe = has anyone tried one of these?

Infrared saunas are good for temporary relief. I was nervous to begin with, didnt want to bring on another flare, but 15 mins in the sauna gives me about 3-4hrs of relief.
And then get all the hot water, hot showers and hot baths you can get!!! Spa baths even better.

I keep a couple of disposable heat pads in my bag that react to air and heat once opened. Have one in my bag and one in the glovebox!

And then when all else fails, sit outside with the sun on your back!!!

We have a two-person hot tub that we consider our "therapy" tub. Both my husband and I have fibro and OA. We use the tub to soak our pains away.

I also have RA, AS, DDD, and all kinds of painful parts. A hot soak really helps me feel close to normal.

I also use O24 Fibromyalgia to help get rid of my pain. I LOVE that stuff. It's made up of 7 organic essential oils. It's approved by the FDA and endorsed by the NFA. I get it at www.zoneo24.com/boise

I am my happiest in hot water..bath..hottub..hotsprings.

I think using the Zostrix cream, which when applied puts instant heat to your spot.

I have purchanced a solar sauna, which also makes me feel better.

hi i use tiger balm, it takes pain away for at least 2 days, most of the time, an relaxes you

Best thing to this day ever! I even have a small Spa in my basement set at 103 with the high power jets. It's better than any pain pill!
But every morning when I wake up stiff I use my special heating pad I got that physical therapy's use.

Also Enu oil is very helpful without the smell

Heating pads on my back, shoulders, and neck help melt away the worst of the pain and allows me more freedom of movement. On super cold winter days, soaking my feet in a hot foot bath ease the feeling of walking on broken bones while I use washing dishes in very hot water to ease the stiffness and pain in my fingers. I have never found any relief from ice packs. Hope this helps. :)