Heat is a natural, drug-free form of pain relief.
Heat helps relieve pain associated with muscle tension and stress.
Heat increases blood flow to the source of the pain to accelerate tissue healing.
Try moist heat for deep, penetrating relief.
Common areas where heat therapy can help:
Heat vs. Cold for Pain Relief
Learn when to use heat and cold therapy for effective relief.
Benefits of Cold
Cold reduces inflammation from acute injuries such as strains and sprains.*
Treatment Time
Apply cold in 10 to 20 minute sessions to reduce swelling that occurs within the first 48 hours of an injury.†
Benefits of Heat
Heat increases blood flow to accelerate tissue healing and relax sore muscles.*
Treatment Time
Apply heat for 20 to 30 minutes for persistent pain that lasts longer than 48 hours.†
Proactive Therapy
Daily heat therapy may also be used proactively to help manage chronic pain levels.**
Heat therapy can be a great choice for natural, accessible relief from pain caused by muscle tension and stress.
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*Associated with muscle tension and stress
**For a minimum of 20 minutes
†Consult your physician before starting all pain treatments
Experiencing muscle pain, joint pain, or menstrual pain? Try heat treatment with a Sunbeam® heating pad. Or try a heated joint wrap that also features a built-in ice pack. Need pain relief on the go? We offer cordless heating pads, rechargeable heat pads, portable pain relief patches, and other portable pain relief solutions. Back pain or back strain? Try our heated back wrap. You may also benefit from our heating pads that use penetrating moist heat. If you’re looking for post-workout help with muscle recovery or muscle cramps, or wondering how to get rid of soreness, Sunbeam heating pads and wraps can help. Ease your pain with Sunbeam heat therapy today.