British Made Heat Packs Cool Packs and Microwave Wheat Bags
As manufacturer we offer 4 types of heat pack product ranges shown in the menu on the left of screen including:-
Pain relief & specialist heat packs
- specially designed range of heat pack created to fit to individual body areas such as the back for back pain, the neck for neck pain, knee and leg joints and so on.
Original heat packs
- designed with pain relief in mind but also as gifts to give including our original heat pack, the hand and joint heat pack, and even special shapes for computer wrist pain relief or for your pets.
Personalised heat packs
- we can brand your heat pack with your name, a logo, some words or a phrase all created specially for you and applied at the manufacture stage.
Bespoke heat packs
- we are often asked for specially shaped heat packs and a common example is to make extra large heat packs for the back for very large people. We have made all kinds of size heat packs and as we are a British Manufacturer, we can cater for most requirements.
Using heat for pain relief through the use of heat packs
There are many causes of back pain, joint pain and other muscular or joint related pains, some more serious than others, but one of the most common causes is excessive muscular exertion or strain. This is turn causes tension in the muscles and soft tissues which can restrict blood circulation in the area resulting in pain. The benefits of using heat to relieve pain are well documented. Heat application can ease pain by the use of heat packs, commonly known as wheat bags by:
- Increasing the flexibility of the affected area which helps to decrease the painful stiffness.
- Increasing blood flow to the area by dilating the affected blood vessels.
- Stimulating the skin which helps to decrease the pain signals being sent to the brain.
We found this article on the internet written by a person and feels it sums up all about heat pads and wheat bags quite nicely:-
Microwaveable Heat Pads
These heat pads do not require chemicals and, as the name implies, are heated in a microwave. They usually have an insulated fleece or flannel cover and contain buckwheat or flaxseed, often scented with lavender. Just a few minutes in the microwave keeps them warm for over an hour.
Of all the pads I've used, these seem to be the most comfortable and practical. When working at my desk or watching TV I often find myself placing one in the arch of my back. On the few occasions that I've really hurt my back I've used one in bed. That bit of relieving warmth helps to sooth the pain enough to be able to get off to sleep.
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