ThermaCare Heat Wrap Back S-Xl Stretch 2
ThermaCare Heat Wrap Back S-Xl Stretch 2
Description
ThermaCare HeatWraps work by penetrating damaged tissue with real heat, which increases blood flow and accelerates the body's natural healing process.
Key features:
- ThermaCare HeatWraps stimulate healing by increasing blood flow.
- One-size fits all
- ThermaCare HeatWraps are made of nonwoven cloth-like materials.
- Each heat disc heats up to about 40°C for 8 hours.
- ThermaCare HeatWraps work directly at the site of pain.
What are the heat cells?
The heat cells contain a mixture of ingredients that react with air to provide low-level heat. They are made up of iron, oxygen, water, and salt.
What materials are ThermaCare HeatWraps made of, and what holds the HeatWrap together?
ThermaCare HeatWraps are made from cloth-like materials called "nonwovens," which are the same materials used in disposable products like diapers and feminine hygiene pads. The nonwovens hold the heat cells together.
What is the temperature of a ThermaCare HeatWrap after it has heated up?
Each heat disc is designed to heat to about 40°C for 8 hours, just above your body's normal core temperature of 98.6°F.
What are the functions of the ingredients in the heat discs?
Iron reacts with oxygen in the air to provide heat, sodium chloride (salt) makes the reaction faster, sodium thiosulfate controls hydrogen generation, water is necessary for the reaction, charcoal provides a surface for the reaction, and sodium polyacrylate controls the level of water present in the heat cells.
What's the difference between using ThermaCare and taking oral pain relievers?
ThermaCare relieves pain by going to work right at the site of pain. It relaxes the muscle and increases blood flow in the area, while oral pain medications have to be ingested and provide relief by working through the bloodstream and stopping the production of prostaglandins.
How will I know whether or not ThermaCare has heated up to the correct temperature? How long does it take for ThermaCare to warm up?
ThermaCare has warmed up when it feels warm to the touch. Extensive testing has shown that it heats to about 104°F (40°C) within 30 minutes and maintains this temperature for 8 hours.
Can I wash the HeatWrap?
Do not wash or moisten a ThermaCare HeatWrap because it will deactivate the heat cells. While excessive moisture or wetness will affect the ability of the heat cells to heat efficiently, average body perspiration will not affect the HeatWrap performance.
How long can I wear a ThermaCare HeatWrap?
Each ThermaCare HeatWrap is designed to provide up to 8 hours of heat. Do not use for more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
Usage and Instructions
Ensure skin in application area is clean, dry and free of makeup, recently applied skin moisturizer, lotions and other topical analgesics.
Position wrap flat on your skin and ensure the darker heat cells are placed towards skin.
Use care when handling the wrap to prevent over-tightening. *
*Read full product labeling for complete usage instructions.
Warnings
Do not use with other pain rubs/ointments, or other forms of heat therapy.
Do not use on unhealthy, broken or damaged skin.
Do not use on areas of bruising or swelling.
Do not use on areas of the body where you cannot feel heat.
Do not use on people who are unable to follow all usage instructions or are unable to remove the product, including infants, children and some elderly patients.
Heat products such as this can cause burns. The risk of this increases with age. If you are aged 55 years or over, wear the heat wrap over a layer of clothing and do not use while sleeping.
