Whether it’s sore muscles, arthritic pain or menstrual cramps, heat patches provide an easy way to access the healing power of heat therapy. But how do they actually work? Let’s explore the science behind these patches to understand their pain-relieving magic.
- Penetrates Deep Into Tissues
The iron powder or charcoal inside heat patches produces heat when exposed to oxygen. This thermal energy penetrates below the skin into deep muscle and tissue. The deep heat increases blood flow to the area. - Relaxes Muscle Tension
The warmth relaxes tight, strained muscles and dilates blood vessels. This alleviates aches and pains associated with conditions like back strain, fibromyalgia or injuries. The muscle relaxation also eases spasms and cramps. - Distracts From Pain Signals
The mild heat activates thermal receptors on skin that transmit soothing signals to the brain. This pain gate mechanism temporarily blocks transmission of pain signals for natural analgesia.
- Removes Toxins and Lactic Acid
Increased circulation from the heat flushes out lactic acid, toxins and other byproducts that contribute to stiffness and soreness in muscles and joints. This speeds healing. - User-Friendly Format
Heat patches conform closely to all body areas and maintain an optimal therapeutic temperature for hours through air-activated or self-adhesive designs.
Understanding the physiological effects of heat patches enables insight into how they leverage the power of heat to safely deliver proven pain relief and healing. Targeted heat truly can work wonders!
