Moist heat pack for at home

[mcj0423]

I am an avid believer in massage therapy and visit my therapist monthly. I recently developed trigger points in the upper back, neck and face. I absolutely LOVE moist heat but can't affort the units they use in the hospitals/clinics. Can anyone recommend a product out there for a layperson to use at home (say $100 or less) for a good size coverage area? Thank you.

 

[Cool Kid]

I have a heating pad -plug in- that is safe to use moist. I got it at CVS. It was cheap and to turn it into a moist heat pad I just take a damp hand towel and put it between me and the heating pad. Works great.

Wayyy to big to use on the face though. I know there are smaller packs that you can heat in the microwave and you could do the same thing with a washcloth then.

 

[Ajay]

http://www.universalcompanies.com/EShop/Universal/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?nodeId=2230

I use this and love it!! Just pop it in the microwave for about a minute and then put it on you.

 

[Coolest_Gurl]

I have used an electric moist heat unit for years called "Thermophore". I think it was $60-70. I absolutely love it. You might google it to find who sells them, It's been so long I don't remember

 

[Kitty L]

Places like Walgreen's carry the thermapore type pads. They are electric, but have this flannel cover that for some reason creates a moist heat, as opposed to a plain electric heating pad that just gets hot.

I use flax pacs. You can use almost any type of grain (rice, corn, or ? I prefer flax seed, which you can buy in the bulk section at stores that sell bulk grains, or you can buy a 20# or more bag at a feed store and make a LOT) In a pinch you can dump a couple bags of cheap rice in a pillow case, knot it so that the bag is a little loose and floppy and nuke it in the microwave.

How long you microwave it depends on how big it is, and your particular microwave, so you should do it in one or two minute increments so that you don't scorch it. If you scorch it, it smells really really nasty.

I use smaller ones on people's feet during a massage to keep them cozy. I have a very large one that I nuke every night and take to bed with me. It stays warm for hours. :

If you sew, an easy way to make them is to take a pair of un- loved jeans, and cut a section out of the leg, leaving in both of the leg seams. Sew one end closed, sew the other end partially, and then use a funnel to fill it with flax or rice, and then sew the opening closed. You can use it in the microwave, or put it in a baggie and freeze it for an ice pack.

If you buy one at a store you'll pay an outragous price for some grain and two pieces of fabric sewn together.

You can add nice smelling herbs if you like, or so I am told.

savannah
savannah

 

[overthemoon]

In a pinch you can dump a couple bags of cheap rice in a pillow case, knot it so that the bag is a little loose and floppy and nuke it in the microwave.

How long you microwave it depends on how big it is, and your particular microwave, so you should do it in one or two minute increments so that you don't scorch it. If you scorch it, it smells really really nasty.

Ditto.

And a tube sock with this method works great for the neck.

 

[tillyinwonderland]

moist heat

definately go for the thermaphore... My last one was worth it's weight in gold... lasted almost 4 years, used on almost every patient in a thriving practise

 

[rockdahouse85]

I guess I'm just cheap. A hand towel, wet and thrown into the microwave.

 

[Donnie]

Moist heat pack for at home

I vote for the Thermophore. If you put it at the foot of the table ON TOP OF THE BLANKET about 10 minutes before the appointment, you can turn it off keeping it on the table and it will keep the clients feet toasty warm for the entire session.

I just got one I am am experimenting with at home before I start using it on clients.

 

[Ryan Stanford]

Moist heat pack for at home

Does anyone use a hydroculator unit? I'm wondering if this is best for a clinic situation? I've they can sometime be a pain to maintain...

 

[$avannah]

Moist heat pack for at home

I've been using hydrocollators for 20 yrs now. I LOVE them!! I only use the oversized packs, I never bother with the smaller sizes. The oversize is perfect for covering entire sections of the body.

I don't think they are a pain to maintain. You add more water to it every few days and then you have to occassionally empty and clean it but I've never considered that to be a bother.

Angie

 

[pooh Bear]

Moist heat pack for at home

Does anyone use a hydroculator unit? I'm wondering if this is best for a clinic situation? I've they can sometime be a pain to maintain...

Until you get some responses, here are a few old threads:

• Hydrocollators
• Hydrocollator questions
• Sanitizer for hydrocollator
• Hydrocollators (different than above thread with same name)
• ****advice regarding hydrocollator packs??

Posted at same time as moogie was responding...

 

[shamar_online]

Moist heat pack for at home

thank you!