How to Make a Neck Heat Pad

Soothe an aching neck in minutes with items already in your home by creating a homemade neck heat pad. Using the natural heat retaining properties of starchy rice, for just pennies, you can have a long-lasting, microwave-safe warmer for your neck or any other part needing heat relief. Unlike some expensive single-use heat pads sold at stores, you can reuse this neck pad over and over again. Only use this warm neck wrap for minor aches and pains and consult your physician if you experience more severe pain not helped by the application of heat.

Things You'll Need

• Tube sock with a tight weave (no large holes in stitching)
• 1 lb. raw rice
• Ribbon or needle and thread

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill the tube sock with the raw rice.

• 2

  Tie a ribbon around the open end to close it shut or use a whip stitch to sew the open end.

• 3

  Microwave the neck heat pad on high power for one to two minutes or until it feels warm.

• 4

  Drape the warm neck pad across your neck for soothing heat relief of minor aches and pains.

• 5

  Use your neck heat pad as an ice pack by placing it in the freezer for two to three hours or until cold.