Are you in pain as I am? I have chronic pain! So I am always looking for remedies for my pain, and I prefer natural ones. Therefore, I am reviewing the best heating pads for back pain. It is my hope you find something that will help you.
Why Heating Pads Relieve Pain
I love taking a warm bath before bed. It relaxes me. Which is how heat works. I just love to be enveloped in the warmth also. And a heating pad delivers that in a limited way.
Heat from a heating pad relaxes the muscles around the painful area, thus relieving pressure on the nerve. With this relaxed state, you have better movement, and movement promotes healing. Heat also causes blood vessels to dilate, which means more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the area. This promotes healing in the tissue.
So not only does the heat feel good, it actually promotes healing and health.
Following are some recommendations I found by reputable sites.
NY Times Recommendation
Sunbeam X-Large, King XpressHeat, 6 Heat Settings with Auto-Shutoff
Similar to the Purerelief pad in size, it also comes with a plush cover. It has six settings on a digital screen. The pad boasts a 9’ long cord. I like that feature, as sometimes I have to get in an uncomfortable position to work my heating pad or massager. This heating pad retails for around $40.00. The pad was also rated #1 by Health.com. Available at Walmart.
If you are interested, here is the NY Times article that I found very helpful.
Last but Not Least
Huggarro Microwaveable Heating Pads
One of my favorite product lines is Huggaroos. They make blankets and pillows but have very unique pads. Including in their line of heating pads are ones that wrap around the head, eyes and neck. But for back pain, they have a wearable back wrap. I also love that they are produced right here in the United States.
The link here will take you to Huggaroos’ website. I don’t have a link for this particular product, but if you purchase anything from them, I receive a fee. The wrap around pad runs about $30.00.
Warnings
Please don’t skip these warnings! There are times when you should not use heat on your body. They are:
- After exercise
- After an acute injury
- Where there is swelling
Also, do not leave the heat on any one spot for more than 20 minutes. You can actually burn your skin if you do so. I recommend you set a timer so you are very careful about this important warning. And of course, follow all the manufacturer’s directions for use.
If you want an overview of other natural pain relievers, I recommend you check out my article called What is the Best Natural Pain Reliever?
Disclaimers
Most of the links in this article are affiliate links, whereby I receive a small referral fee if you make a purchase. My aim was to show you a variety of choices so that you can decide not just based on price.
I am not a medical professional. I am just a fellow pain sufferer. I urge you to research everything I have written here to make sure it is correct.
And I welcome your comments, because I don’t know everything there is to know about heating pads, and I would love to hear from anyone who thinks they have the best. Questions or any other comments are welcome. Please leave them below. Thank you.