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If aches and pains are creeping up on you this winter, a heating pad could be the simple solution you didn’t know you needed. The heating pads offer targeted relief for sore muscles – especially for common trouble spots like the lower back and hips. In general, they are good for pains that come from daily activities, such as performing a physically demanding job or being bent over a desk.
For those of us who spend our days sitting, often not in the best office chairsa heating pad can help melt away tension and discomfort without breaking the bank. They are affordable, easy to use and perfect for cozying up in the colder months. Plus, a quality heating pad is a practical gift that anyone will appreciate.
Most heating pads provide relief for joint pain, neck and back pain – and can also help with arthritis and cramps. To be clear, if you have back pain and you do not know why, you should consult your doctor. Trust me, you don’t want to leave random pain untreated for long.
That said, let’s take a look at what we can use to relieve some pain and pressure.
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This is a great heating pad that you can wrap around problem areas. I switched to this brand for its more even heating (avoiding the hot and cold spots that bother electric heaters). The control pad allows you to choose auto-off or sustained heat until you’re ready for a break. In addition, you can disconnect the cord and throw the soft microfiber pad in the wash to refresh.
— Jessica Dolcourt
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I suffer from an injury to my sciatic nerve that just loves to flare up when I sit too much. Working from home, I tend to find myself getting too involved in a project and not staying as often as I should, which leads to some pain. When this happens, I know I need to throw out my handy Sunbeam heating pad that I’ve had for a few years.
It’s super reliable and has multiple temperature settings to control the amount of heat it lets out. It’s available in a few different sizes, but I chose one of the medium sizes to cover more of my back at once to help relieve my back pain. It has a fabric cover, which has been cleaned over the years I’ve used it.
— Jared DePane
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During the lockdown, I bought one of these for myself to work more comfortably from bed. Then I had two more to give as gifts to people who didn’t know they needed them. Now I can’t live without this cushy, portable stand.
— Jessica Dolcourt
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I picked up a Sunbeam heating pad because the most important feature of a heating pad, to me, is the ability to automatically shut off. I’m good to take a pain reliever, put on a heating pad and sleep. It’s not the safest way to live. So it’s nice to know that my heating pad will automatically turn itself off after two hours of use. This model fits well everywhere, spreads the heat well and I don’t have to worry about it being unsafe just because I slept.
— Russell Holly
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I really should spend the extra money and get a cord heated pad, but I don’t feel like I’ll use it enough to make it worth it. Whenever I have back pain, I use my microwavable pad to help soothe it. Just put it in the microwave and let it cool naturally on your body. The rice and flax in it managed to keep the heat for about 10 minutes, which seemed to be long enough for my back to stop hurting. Your results may vary.
— James Bricknell
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I have always struggled with periods of back pain, largely due to poor posture and a lot of sitting at computer desks. Since I started doing strength exercises and pilates at home with Apple Fitness Plus, I’m not only fitter and healthier without the hassle of going to the gym, but my back pain is rarely a problem. A subscription will run you $10 a month or $80 a year for up to five family members.
Read more: My year with Apple Fitness Plus: Great weight loss at home
— Andrew Lanxon
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