Best Heating Pads

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Relief from muscular or joint pain is worth any price. Anyone with back or neck pain will tell you as much. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Moist heating pads as opposed to the regular variety are so named for obvious reasons.

Electrically operated moist heating pads are safe to use, but I prefer not plugging anything that gets wet into the wall socket if there is an easy alternative. The SoftHeat Moist Heating Pad is just that. A short stint in the microwave of around 90 seconds or so is enough to get this lifesaver toasty. Amazingly, it will continue to deliver moist heat for over half an hour. You may have seen some physicians using this kind of product. The magic comes from something called Microbead Technology. I can’t tell you what that means, other than it works really well. Unlike the plug in variety, there are no sponges to wet or water of any kind involved. The beads do it all by themselves. Moist heating pads – with no wires, no plugs and no water. Sounds like a winner to me.

Another huge plus is that it can be placed in the freezer and used as a cooling pack also. Those Microbeads really are quite fantastic.

The biggest advantage in my mind with these moist heating pads is that once they are removed from the microwave, they don’t get any hotter. Those seeking deep penetrating relief are likely to be irritated rather than consoled by something getting too hot or too cold or worse yet, something with hotspots. There are good quality electrical options available, but the SoftHeat Moist Heating Pad certainly does the trick with none of these disadvantages.

There is no need for heat control switches, uncomfortable cables and wires or costly safety precautions like auto power off devices. Safe to fall asleep with, this product is not going to burst into flames.

I am yet to hear a complaint about this type of moist heating pad.

The dimensions are 5.2 x 3.1 x 10.8 inches. It is heavier than the electrical variety at 11.6 pounds because of those wonderful Microbeads.

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Until recently I would not have been able to tell you what heating pads are. I have been to various doctors, physiotherapists and other care givers and none of them gave me enough care, so to speak, to suggest heating pads.

So what exactly are these things? Anybody suffering from muscular tension, stiff joints whether from arthritis or other maladies, stands to benefit. As the nomenclature suggests, heating pads are electrically operated, relatively thin, for lack of better word, pads, that when plugged in and switched on, get hot. In so doing, they combat inflammation and offer relief to those with the moans and groans described above. There is no magic, no vibrating and there are no micro, medium or macro waves involved. Heat brings relief is the basic paradigm.

The Conair HP15RB Moist King-Size Heating Pad with Automatic Off is a popular choice as far as these products is concerned. Unlike some competitive products, it has an auto off function as an extra safety feature. Those with achy joints tend to be senior citizens and are more prone to forget the thing on. It makes sense to have this benefit. Some do use heating pads while lying in bed, although it is not advised to sleep with it. Should you happen to fall asleep, it will click off after two hours.

What further differentiates this heating pad is that it can be used with an absorbent sponge, included in the purchase, to generate moist heat. The wet sponge is safe to use with the heat pad for added relief.

An additional bonus is that the cover is a decent quality cloth and machine washable.

The product also has a self adhesive belt, making it easier to fix around an achy arm or leg.  The control is easy to use and has 3 heat settings. It measures 12 inches by 24 inches and weighs around 1.6 pounds.

The manufacturers, Conair, are confident of the quality of the product and issue a limited 5 year warranty.  The Conair HP15RB Moist King-Size Heating Pad with Automatic Off is UL listed.

Heating pads and heat therapy in general is used for things like pain, muscle strains, swelling and joint stiffness. Moist heating pads are often more effective than dry heating pads. The moist heat has more of an effect on soft tissue, muscle and joints. A moist heating pad will retain a constant temperature over the whole time you have it on while things like hot packs or wraps that you heat in the microwave will get cooler the longer you have them on.

Moist heating pads are best used to help loosen tight muscles and joints. They are very effective for arthritis suffers. Moist heating pads for back pain are also very effective. Most if not all of these type of heating pads require no water and get warm automatically when plugged in. They work by drawing in the humidity from the air and catching it in the packs flannel cover. The rise in temperature from within the pack makes the flannel covers moisture seep out and onto the affected area.

So just how does this moist heat help your pain? The heated areas have blood vessels dilate which cause perfusion (increased flow of oxygen and nutrients) to the tissue, which in turn relaxes muscles, relieves pain and helps the area to heal. Keep in mind though that most moist heating pads register up to 180 degrees. They can be dangerous and cause serious burns if left on too long or unattended.

Moist heat pad are convenient. They come in many sizes also so you can buy the proper size for the area of your body you are treating. Special flannel covers that retain moisture come with all of them. There are some available in a hand muff style, which is especially good for patients with arthritis of the hands. Make sure you choose a reputable manufacturer and make sure your moist heat pad comes with a cover that can be removed and washed.

As we have said the most common uses for moist heating pads are to relieve pain, be it arthritis, muscle strain etc. Some other uses for your moist heating pad are a little less common though. They are great for older people who suffer from chills, or even a younger one who likes the bedroom warmer than their partner does. A small heating pad placed in the bed (not on your body) and left in place makes for a very toasty sleeping experience.

Dermatologists often tell their patients with acne to use heat on their face so it will heal faster. Small moist heating pads can be applied when you are relaxing. Just do not forget that these pads get very hot so check your skin often your do not want a burn. Having said that, many prefer a moist heating pad over and electric heating pad, especially when using them in bed due to the perceived risk associated with falling asleep while using an electrical device.

So as you can see a good quality moist heating pad will last for years, help you relieve pain (in many areas and from many sources), reduce swelling and do a few other neat things you may not have thought of. They come in an assortment of sizes, are reasonably priced and are really worth the investment.