ReliefPak Moist Heat Packs are the ideal solution to ease aches and pains from arthritis back pain muscle strains stiff neck sprains stiff joints bruises general soreness and spasms. Why? Because moist heat is better than dry heat and a Moist Heat Pack is more effective than a heating pad. Moist heat is superior in deeper tissue heating and penetrates more than dry heat at the same temperature. Moist heat also changes tissue temperature rapidly. Patients often report quicker relief from moist heat and moist heat has been proven to speed recovery by increasing blood flow to a specific area. From less than an hour in either the stove microwave or another heating unit the heat pack delivers up to 30 minutes of hot moist therapeutic relief. Once heated and ready to use handle the pack by the corner tab. Be sure to wrap the heated pack in a towel or covering before use. So versatile these moist heat packs help treat acute pain chronic pain relieve aches and ease soreness and stiffness. They are ideal for recovery use post-injury and post-workout containing material that conforms to any body part and is pliable when heated unlike heating pads which can be difficult to maneuver. ReliefPak Moist Heat Packs are designed for use at home or in multi-user environments like clinics spas gyms and training rooms. That’s why they’re highly recommended by physiotherapists physicians chiropractors athletic trainers and kinesiologists. The pros know what works best. These heat packs are safe for adults and children and are easy to travel with. To use simply heat and place on the area to be treated using either a towel or cover. Expected usage will dictate how to care and store the heat pack. If it’s expected the pack is going to be used for regular or frequent treatments it should be kept in water either in the heating unit or in a covered pot on the stove. If the pack is expected to be idle and stored for an extended period of time it should be kept moist and cold. In those instances place the wet pack in a plastic bag seal it and store it in the freezer. Please note heat packs are Latex-free.