Saturday, October 26, 2013

Heated Neck Wraps Can Help With Tension

By Elena McDowell


Pain can slow anyone down and the more intense it is, the harder it is to focus. Many prepare for winter months by stocking up on heating supplies that can be used at home or on the job. One item that should be added to the list is heated neck wraps that help to relax muscles that are stiff or tense.

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.

These days, some are looking to try alternatives to traditional medication and all the side effects they can present. A heated neck wrap or similar device is good for those who spend a lot of time on the road or have jobs that take a lot out of them physically. Muscles can tense up over time and this is good for the initial stages.

Heat therapy has been used for many generations but one reason that it may have phased out is that medications may work a little faster. Another reason could also be that heating devices were either not invented or ready to take on the road. Heated towels may have been good after a long day but sometimes they were not as effective as the pain may have spread or intensified.

One advantage to using the new heating devices is that they can be set on various temperatures. Some people have sensitive skin and cannot handle extremely hot temperatures yet others need a lot of heat because they may work in a cold office or warehouse. Often, these wraps maintain the same temperature for hours at a time.

They also help to conserve energy within most office settings. When cold winter months arrive, people normally have the urge to turn on the heating units to full blast. Though initially comfortable, this can lead to sluggishness and discomfort for others. By having heat centralized to the neck and shoulder area, this can improve circulation while warming the body.

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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