Heat belts for pain relief: these models relieve symptoms

Manufacturers such as Thermacare have a large range of warming plasters and patches, editions and envelopes. They are glued to the affected pain points (directly on the skin or clothing, which depends on the product) or attached via Velcro fastener. Then they work for several hours before they land in the waste. The idea of ​​selective deep heat for relaxing the muscles and pain relief meets – in the truest sense of the word – an important nerve, but it is not very sustainable. The situation is different with a thermal belt that you can reuse. We present different models, from classic to modern, as well as your advantages and disadvantages.

The thermal belts of or are designed in such a way that they are only activated when they come into contact with air (i.e. after unpacking). The so -called oxidation, i.e. the reaction of the iron powder with oxygen contained therein, creates heat. This lasts for several hours so that the belt can be worn anywhere or anywhere – but then ends up in the trash because it is not reusable.

A classic modeled, but significantly narrower, the activated via a power cable. It has ten temperature levels and can be heated to a maximum of 35 degrees. Due to the flexible Velcro fastener, the model (up to a abdominal circumference of 125 centimeters) can be adapted without slipping. Thanks to the automatic switch -off, you do not run the risk that the heat belt will continue when you fall asleep. The only downside: you always need a socket nearby.

Also a well -known classic is the grain pillow, which women like to use especially when they have abdominal pain. But deep heat can also provide relief for back problems. While ordinary grain pillows cannot be attached to the body, this was Extra designed so that it can be bound around the abdomen or lower back. Depending on where the pain is to be treated. Alternatively, there are also models with or .

Something old school, but never disappeared from the scene of the picture are hot bottles: significantly heavier and unwieldy than modern heating or grain pillows, many people still rely on the old-fashioned warmth. And so that it can also be worn while standing or lying down without slipping off the back or stomach For the bottle (which is already included) in three different sizes.

Due to the continuously developing technology, there are now also intelligent heating belts for abdominal, back and abdominal pain from (or ). It not only does without electricity, but can also be controlled via smartphone (iOS or Android OS). Alternatively, there is also a manual button that you can use to regulate the three temperature levels (maximum 50 degrees). The battery must be charged via the USB degree. The disadvantage here is that you still have to buy.