Whether you are on your feet all day or stuck at a desk (often not in the best office chairs), it is not uncommon to end your day with a nagging backache or sore muscles. This lingering discomfort can make it hard to unwind or even fall asleep. One simple and effective way to ease muscle tension and relieve this pain is by using a quality heating pad.
They’re budget-friendly, simple to use and especially comforting during cold weather. They also make thoughtful, practical gifts that most people wouldn’t think to buy for themselves.
Most heating pads deliver some relief for joint pain, neck pain and back pain — and can even help with arthritis and cramps. However, it’s important to note that if you’re experiencing unexplained back pain, you should check with your doctor as soon as possible. You never want to ignore persistent pain.
That being said, let’s have a look at what we can use to relieve some pain and pressure.
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This is a large heating pad you can wrap around problem spots. I switched to this brand for its more even heating (avoiding hot and cold spots that trouble electric heaters). The control pad lets you choose auto-shutoff or sustained heat until you’re ready for a break. Plus, you can disconnect the cord and toss the soft microfiber pad into the wash to freshen it up.
— Jessica Dolcourt
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I suffer from an injury to my sciatic nerve that just loves to flare up when I sit down too much. Working from home, I tend to find myself getting deeply involved in a project and not standing as often as I should, which leads to some pain. When this happens, I know I need to break out my handy Sunbeam heating pad that I’ve had for a few years now.
It’s super reliable and has multiple temperature settings to control how much heat it lets off. It’s available in a few different sizes, but I picked one of the middle sizes to cover more of my back at once to help relieve my back pain. It has a fabric pad cover, which has stayed clean for the years I’ve used it.
— Jared DiPane
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During lockdown, I bought one of these for myself to more comfortably work from bed. Then, I got two more to give as gifts to people who didn’t know they needed them. Now I can’t live without this cushy, portable support.
— Jessica Dolcourt
