Relief from sore muscles, strained joints and menstrual cramps can be provided by Thermacare heat wraps.Before using a Thermacare wrap, you should be familiar with its uses and know how to use it effectively.Proper application of the wraps is essential for effective use.
Step 1: Before use, unwrap the heat wrap.
The Thermacare wraps need to be breathed in.The wrap should reach its maximum temperature in about half an hour after being exposed to air.Attaching the wrap too early will cause it to heat up more slowly.The wrap should not be microwaved or heated in any other way.It's a fire hazard if you ruin the wrap.If the wrap doesn't warm up after 30 minutes, it may have been exposed to air.If you want to open a new one, throw it away.
Step 2: You need to clean and dry the area.
The wrap may come loose and become ineffectual if it is prevented from adhering securely by products such as dirt.
Step 3: Decide whether to wear the heat wrap.
If you are over 55 and sensitive to heat, you should apply the wrap over a piece of light clothing, such as an undergarment.If you want to apply the heat wrap before attaching it, you can lay a cloth over the area.
Step 4: The heat cells should be positioned over the target area.
Thermacare heat wraps have visible heat cells.There are pads on the side of the wrap that are supposed to come into contact with the skin.Attach the pads and make sure the darker cells are facing your skin.
Step 5: Place the wrap lightly on the peel paper.
Don't press the tabs on your skin until you know you have placed the wrap where you want it to stay.For the lower back and hip, center the pad over the pain location with the slightly extended "tab" section of the heating pad pointing down.For the neck, wrist or shoulder, simply center the pad over the location of the pain and wrap the straps as if applying a bandage.Attach the strips around the back of the joint after you bend the knee or elbow and place the opening in the wrap over the end.Menstrual wraps only apply to the inner side of an undergarment.Put the wrap on the garment where it will cover the target area.
Step 6: Once you have positioned the wrap, firmly adhere it.
Rub the tabs on your skin.This will make sure that the wrap stays in place.
Step 7: You can wear the wrap for up to 8 hours.
Thermacare wraps should come loose during physical activity.The wrap will begin to cool when the active chemical ingredients run out.A heat wrap won't work after it has cooled.The wrap should not be reheated in the microwave.Normally household waste can be used to dispose of heat wraps.
Step 8: Look at your skin.
To make sure you don't experience redness or irritation, you should check under the wrap every couple of hours.If you experience redness, irritation, or increased pain, you should stop using the heat wrap immediately, and talk to your doctor if the symptoms don't go away.If the irritation is mild, you can wear a light layer of cloth underneath the wrap.
Step 9: If you need a heat wrap, figure it out.
Pain from strain to joints in your back, arms and legs can be alleviated with heat wraps.Your body won't heal injuries from heat therapy.If you are injured or have severe pain, you should talk to a doctor.Because a Thermacare wrap requires clean, dry skin to attach to, they can't be used over an area where a therapeutic cream is applied.It will prevent the wrap from adhering correctly.
Step 10: Purchase the right heat wrap.
Some heat pads are not suitable for all parts of the body.Thermacare has a variety of heat wrap that is suitable for different parts of the body.Multi-purpose for use on any location on the back, arms or legs is one of the varieties currently available.
Step 11: Try to use heat wraps during the day.
This will allow you to keep an eye on your response to the heat wrap.You can wear the wraps during sleep if you confirm that they are comfortable.