Heated Neck Wraps And Their Use

By Tara Daniels


Due to stress or strenuous physical activity many people suffer from overworked neck muscles. The best cure could be the use of heated neck wraps they give relieve to muscle pain. The reason why individuals prefer microwavable wrap is because they are far better than electric heat pads as there is no risk of overheating muscles which can be quite dangerous.

One can either buy them from shops or make one of your own using different household items and natural ingredients. Firstly you need to select a fabric which is suitable for putting inside a microwave. Always opt for soft texture fabrics as garments like silk or satin may easily scorch if heated in a microwave. Its best to use fleece, flannel, denim or cotton fabric. You can also recycle your old garments for this purpose.

Determine the article of clothing size is sufficient to be wrapped around your neck agreeably. The material length may as well not be too short or too long any other way it won't be fit for the reason. Thus the width ought to be sufficient to blanket the entire region, anything more extensive than that will be very uncomfortable.

Next part is to choose an appropriate filling to put inside the wrap. As the wrap is sock shaped which means you can fill something inside and then seal it so that when you heat it in the microwave the filling is capable enough to retain heat for a few hours. You can use raw beans, rice, oatmeal or any other type of dry seeds. You also have the choice to add some other natural aromatic ingredients like dried lavender which will add a very relaxing scent to your neck wrap.

All you need to do is to choose such ingredient of your choice and then mix it well with your filling. Let this filling rest for at least 24 hours so that both ingredients blend in with each other. You can also add some oil or liquid sent like peppermint oil, almond oil, rosewater, etc. Ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and rose petals are considered an excellent choice as well.

Once the mixture is ready, you can fill in the wrap making sure it remains light and fluffy instead of stiff and heavy. Its up to you whether you stitch the edges while using a machine or hand stitch them accordingly.

Once the sewing is done, your neck wrap is ready to use. You could use a single wrap for multiple number of times but it is better to replace the contents and wash the outer layer after every six months or so. It also depends on how frequently you use it because if you use it more often then its advisable to replace it within 3 months.

It can be said that heated neck wraps are quite beneficial for all those people who are affected by conditions like neck pain and other similar problems. Its extremely advisable that you make it yourself rather than buying from a retailer as it will help you to save some money.




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