Moist heat suits stiff joints, muscle guarding and the aches that come with an ongoing condition, and this pack delivers it straight from a microwave. The beads inside hold moisture drawn from the air and release it as heat when warmed.
Because the moisture is recovered from the room between uses, the pack can be used over and over without soaking, boiling or gels. That makes it a practical home program item for a client working through a physiotherapy or occupational therapy plan between appointments.
The standard size covers a shoulder, a knee or the low back, and it is flexible enough to wrap around a joint. As with any heat therapy, check the skin and use a cover where sensation is reduced.
