Types of Heating Pad & Relief From Muscular Pain
November 9th, 2008Over recent years heating pads have become more common in treating muscular aches and pains at home.
A heating pad is a pad used for warming of parts of the body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. Types of heating pads include electrical, chemical and hot water bottles….A microwavable heating pad is a heating pad that is warmed by placing it in a microwave oven before use. Microwavable heating pads are typically made out of a thick fabric such as flannel…
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