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Information on Hot Packs

Hot packs are indispensable for muscle strain. They are often all that is needed for pain relief, or the hot packs make a valuable adjunct to medications and other treatment options for strain of soft tissue.

  1. Types

    • Hot packs are available in gel, herb-filled or electric styles. Many of them have adjustable straps to hold packs in place on the body.

    Uses

    • Gel packs are used for hot or cold therapy. Herb-filled hot packs are beneficial in providing moist heat. Electric pads offer a range of temperature options.

    Benefits

    • Hot pack application may be particularly useful for hard-to-reach areas of the back that hurt. They can relieve tension acquired in the shoulders and neck due to computer use or stress-related events.

    Considerations

    • Packs can be purchased in most stores' health and beauty sections or ordered over the Internet. Herb-filled hot packs can be made inexpensively in the home.

    Warning

    • A towel or other material should be placed between the hot pack and the skin to prevent burns.

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