Uses for Maine Warmers' Microwave Heat & Ice Packs
Aches & Pains Hot Packs -- Relax tight muscles after periods of strenuous activity - playing tennis, walking eighteen holes of golf, hiking, swimming, playing professional sports, mountain climbing, or mowing the lawn. Cold Packs -- Reduce swelling from surgeries, Wisdom Teeth extraction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, bumps & bruises. Consult a physician for injuries and acute or prolonged pain.
Arthritis Relief for minor stiffness and cold associated with arthritis. Arthritis.com
Back Pain Use heat for stiffness during long hours at the office, computer, or drawing board. Relax tight muscles after periods of strenuous activity. Relieve pain associated with muscle spasms. Improve flexibility before or after a workout. Relieve periodic cramps or lower back discomfort. Use ice to reduce swelling. Consult a physician about when and how long to apply ice or heat.
Burns Use cold pack on mild burns to relieve pain. The soft fabric is more comfortable on the skin than a bag of frozen peas or ice cubes, and there is no spoilage of food or mess of melting ice cubes.
Bursitis Use cold on affected area for a few days or until area no longer feels hot to the touch. Use heat after first few days when the area no longer feels hot to the touch. Consult a physician for acute or prolonged pain.
Carpal Tunnel & Related Pain Use heat to increase blood flow. Sometimes shoulder and neck stiffness can cause pain in the arms or wrist. Heat on neck may help improve circulation. Follow advice of a physician or therapist for proper posture for prolonged use of the computer, drawing board, or other activities that might cause arm & wrist problems. Exercises might help Use ice pack to relieve wrist pain or to reduce swelling for wrist or arm injuries. Consult a physician to determine the cause of pain. More Information about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Colds & Flu Relieve fever or the chills from flu or from being inactive. A little TLC while resting to relieve added stress and tension.
Cranky Babies Very mild heat on a baby's tummy may help colic. Heat warmer for 30 seconds. Do not overheat as babies skin may be more sensitive to heat than an adult's skin might be. Pre warm a crib and avoid waking a baby by placing him/her on cold sheets.
Please note: NEVER leave a child unattended with a warmer. Our warmers contain whole corn and ingesting could cause choking.
Cricks & Cramps Relax tight muscles from sleeping or sitting the wrong way or soreness from cramps.
Facial Pain For sinus pain or facial pain due to tooth extractions. Use soft flannel Palm Packs on the face according to your physician's instructions.
General Stress Use heat to relax and relieve stress at the end of the day. Place ice pack on back of neck to help relieve tension headaches.
Insomnia Take a "warmer" to bed with you. The heat may help you relax at the end of the day - or in the middle of the night.
Lung ailments For those who are on oxygen, the use of an electric heating pad is forbidden. A microwave heating pad is safe to use.
Pets Help pets through periods of illnesses or cold weather. Use frozen when the vet says to ice it.
Pregnancy Relieve hip pain due to softening of connective tissues between pelvis and joints during 3rd trimester. Relieve back pain from the weight of the baby. Use on face to help relieve sinus headaches when pain medication is not recommended. Help relaxation due to emotional stress and anxiety. Visit the Mayo Clinic Web Site and look for "Healthy Living Centers."Lamaze.com See articles on "Comfort Measures."
Raynaud's Disease Use to warm cold hands from Raynaud's or other conditions that cause cold hands. For more information on dealing with Raynaud's go to the Raynaud's Foundation or see Maine Warmers' Links page.
Recovery from Surgery or Chemotherapy Warm cold extremities from inability to exercise during recuperation period. Use cold therapy to reduce swelling after surgery. The cold from our "warmers" is not as cold as a bag of frozen corn. However, it is more comfortable, and therefore patients are more willing to use cold therapy on the affected area.
Sensory Integration Dysfunction Some children need weighted heat therapy to help them cope.
Sports Injuries Before the activity use on tight muscles to help increase flexibility and prevent injuries. After participating in a tennis match, 18 holes of golf, hiking, a soccer, football, or basketball game, a day of downhill or cross country skiing, or a brisk walk or run, use a Maine Warmer to help keep muscles from tightening. For sprains and strains, tennis elbow, golfer's injuries, tendentious, soft tissue injuries. Always consult a physician before treating injuries. For added information visit the Mayo Clinic Web Site and look under "First Aid" and/or "Healthy Living Centers."
Stiff Necks Relax stiffness from sitting at a computer all day, sleeping or sitting the wrong way. Relieve tension headaches by placing on back of neck.
Winter Wellness Warm up fast after exposure to the cold. Take one with you in a cold car. Pre-warm beds- prevent the shock of cold sheets.
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