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Shoulder and neck pain

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Warm Buddy natural reusable heat packs and heat wraps were developed and designed to produce a natural means to prevent and relieve aches and lower neck pain - be it Back pain,upper or lower ,neck or shoulder pain relief, the warm moist penetrating heat pad will offer a natural alternative for shoulder pain relief ,fast and effective.

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Introduction to heat therapy for shoulder and neck pain

While the overall qualities of warmth and heat have long been associated with comfort and relaxation, heat therapy goes a step further and can provide both relief of pain and healing benefits for many types of neck and shoulder pain. In addition, heat therapy for neck and shoulder pain in the form of heating pads, heat wraps, hot baths, etc. is both inexpensive and easy to do.

How heat therapy works

Neck and shoulder pain result from strains and over-exertion, creating tension in the muscles and soft tissues around the neck. As a result, this restricts proper circulation and sends pain signals to the brain.

Muscle spasm in the neck and shoulders can create sensations that may range from mild discomfort to excruciating neck pain. Heat therapy can help relieve pain from the muscle spasm and related tightness in the neck and shoulders.

Heat therapy application can help provide neck pain relief through several mechanisms:

• Heat therapy dilates the blood vessels of the muscles surrounding the neck. This process increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, helping to heal the damaged tissue.

• Heat stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin, which means that applying heat to the lower back will decrease transmissions of pain signals to the brain and partially relieve the discomfort.

• Heat application facilitates stretching the soft tissues around the neck, including muscles, connective tissue, and adhesions. Consequently, with the heat pack, there will be a decrease in stiffness as well as injury, with an increase in flexibility and overall feeling of comfort. Flexibility is very important for a healthy neck.

There are several other significant benefits of heat therapy that make it so appealing. Compared to most therapies, heat therapy is quite inexpensive (and in many circumstances it’s free - such as taking a hot bath). Heat therapy is also easy to do - it can be done at home while relaxing and portable heat wraps also make it an option while at work or in the car.

For many people, heat therapy works best when combined with other treatment modalities, such as physical therapy and exercise. Relative to most medical treatments available, heat therapy is appealing to many people because it is a non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical form of neck and shoulder pain relief.

How to apply heat therapy

The most effective heat therapy products are the ones that can maintain their heat at the proper temperature. “Warm” is the proper temperature. Patients should not have their heat source too hot to the point of burning the skin. The desired effect is for the heat to penetrate down into the muscles. Simply increasing the temperature of the skin will do little to decrease discomfort.

In many instances, the longer the heat is applied, the better. The duration that one needs to apply the heat, though, is based on the type of and/or magnitude of the injury. For very minor back tension, short amounts of heat therapy.

may be sufficient (such as 15 to 20 minutes). For more intense injuries, longer sessions of heat may be more beneficial (such as 30 minutes to 2 hours, or more).

Two options of hot or cold therapyinclude moist heat and dry heat.

Dry heat, such as electric heating pads and saunas, draw out moisture from the body and may leave the skin dehydrated. However, some people feel that dry heat is the easiest to apply and feels the best.
• Moist heat, such as hot baths, steamed towels or our Ultra shoulder wrap can aid in the heat’s penetration into the muscles and some people feel that moist heat provides better relief for lower neck pain

A specific type of heat therapy may feel better for one person than for another and it may require some experimentation to figure out which one works best for you.