Cold & Hot Herbal Packs and Massagers
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Hot & Cold Herbal Packs and Massagers -
What is Herbal Pack?
Herbal pack is a product which is filled with natural herbs and purposely design to provide pain relief and reduce discomfort due to typical muscle stiffness.
There are hundreds or probably thousands of different designs, shape, and filling ingredients of this product. Certain design may serve specific location of your body, while the rectangular pillow shape is commonly perceived as universal herbal pack.
How to Choose a Good Herbal Pack?
1. Consider the condition(s) that you wish to treat. Herbal packs come in a variety of sizes and shapes including those designed for the face/eyes, shoulders and neck, and larger areas such as the lower back or stomach.
2. Learn the filling properties of different herbs for maximum benefit. Do not just judge the herbal packs simply by the fragrances that you enjoy. A sample of herbs designed to relax muscles or reduce inflammation include chamomile, lavender, peppermint and cinnamon. It is also essential to know if there are heating element on the blends, such as wheat & flax seeds. Peppermint & spearmint are another popular choice that may be an additional benefit to sinus conditions.
3. Look for 100% natural ingredients in an aromatherapy herbal pack. Natural ingredients should offer superior aromatherapy benefits and often better heat retention.
4. Look for designs for your specific are of treatments. They have to be comfortable, easy to use and convenience.
What Are The Uses Of Herbal Pack?
The herbal pack will gently help in relieving pain, stiffness, and tension. If you have pain or discomfort from stress or sinus problems, you have to try one of these herbal packs. The purpose of these herbal packs is to concentrate the healing effects by combining heating and/ or cooling effects on specific parts of the body.
Does Herbal Pack Really Work?
Heat therapy application can help provide lower back pain relief through several mechanisms:
• Heat therapy dilates the blood vessels of the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. This process increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, helping to heal the damaged tissue.
• Hot herbal pack stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin, which means that applying heat to the lower back will decrease transmissions of pain signals to the brain and partially relieve the discomfort.
• Heat application facilitates stretching the soft tissues around the spine, including muscles, connective tissue, and adhesions. Consequently, with heat therapy, there will be a decrease in stiffness as well as injury, with an increase in flexibility and overall feeling of comfort. Flexibility is very important for a healthy back.
What Are The Benefits Using Herbal Pack Versus Method Such As Massage?
Reasons to use herbal pack are
• Easy to do. You can put the herbal pack on while sleeping, at work, or in the car.
• Herbal pack is cheaper than taking a professional massage.
Tips And Warnings When Buying Aromatherapy Herb Pack
• Look for an aromatherapy herbal pack that serves double duty as an ice pack if cold therapy is needed.
• Be cautious when taking a heated aromatherapy herbal pack out of the microwave and avoid overheating.
How To Use Herbal Pack To Maximize Benefit?
You should check the temperature. The herbal pack should be warm enough to relief your pain but don't get your skin burning! You can use enough insulation in between.
The longer the herbal pack applied is the better. For a very minor treatment you can use the herbal pack for 15 to 20 minutes. But for more intense injury you can use the herbal longer from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
A specific type of products may feel better for one person than for another, It's better for you to figure it out yourself which one works best.
Avoid Aromatherapy Herb Pack When You Have Following Disease.
Please note that herbal pack should not be used in certain circumstances. For example, if area is swollen or bruised, hot herbal pack should not be used. Heat application is also not suitable in the following cases:
• Dermatitis
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Diabetes
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Open wound
• Severe cognitive impairment