To soothe the pain and muscle strain of the neck, shoulders and lower back , many of us use the heated patches. Available in supermarkets and pharmacies, ranges are constantly expanding. New at Urgo , the patch to stick on clothing: practical for sensitive skin or for men a little hairy ...
The heating patches, it works!
"The soothing and relaxing effect of heating is recognized patches" says Dr. Bruno Sesboüé, head of the medical department of sports at the University Hospital of Caen. "The heat stimulates blood circulation, drain and remove the waste accumulated in the muscles during exercise and are at the origin of pain. "
Heat, immediate relief
Since this is primarily a question of heat , the hot water bottle of our grandmothers could not do the trick? If, but not easy to boil water everywhere ... In the office, by car or on the subway, the advantage of the heating patch is that it is discreet and that it holds well. We slip it under a jacket, and voila! If the pain persists, it is better to consult a doctor.
65% of the French people concerned
This is revealed by a survey conducted by the Arcane Research Institute in 2011 among 6448 individuals over 18 years. Torticollis, backache, lumbago, body aches and tension are some of the most common pains.
3 heating patches to know
- Urgo heating patch: on the clothes
Two possible treatments: the heating patch or the heating belt . Upon contact with the air, the components (activated carbon and iron powder) react and release a constant and soothing heat for 8 hours. Plus: the product is not in contact with the skin since the refills are slid into a cloth belt. The patch can also "stick" on clothing . Smart when you have sensitive skin.
URGO Heated Patch, 7,85 or 8,95 € the box of 2 URGO self-adhesive heating belt patches, 13,55 € the heating belt and 4 refills.
- PurEssentiel heating patch : with essential oils
Adhesives and extensible, these patches can be cut to the desired dimensions and s adapt to all areas of the body including the smallest as ankles or wrists. The analgesic effect of its 14 essential oils combined with the natural heating effect of capsicum (a plant belonging to the pepper family), relieves contracted or sore muscles.
Heating patches with 14 essential oils, about 12 € the box of three patches.
- Baume du Tigre heating patch: the classic revisited
We knew the little pot of ointment Tiger to quickly relieve some muscle pain. The heated patch version exists. Invented more than a century ago in Asia, the Tiger Balm is made with 100% natural ingredients .
Hot Patch Tiger Balm, 4,90 € patch 10 x 7 cm and 5,90 € patch 10 x 14 cm.
