If you’re like millions of child-bearing aged women, more than likely you have had the unfortunate experience of menstrual cramps. This condition can range from a mild ache, to mind-blowing pain. There seems to be a litany of pain medication dedicated to this very natural female occurrence. In addition to over-the-counter drugs, there are also tons of other more natural options to help ease the pain. ThermaCare has developed products that tackle this age-old discomfort with an age-old remedy.
Plain and simple, sore muscles often require a 20-minute on/20-minute off rotation of hot and cold applications, in order to battle pain. ThermaCare essentially removes the requirement to switch applications, by continually providing low-heat relief for cramps.
The ThermaCare pads are basically comprised of cloth-like material which contains small flat rocks made of table salt, charcoal, iron, and water. When these components are exposed to air (after being removed from the pack) they heat up naturally. The pads are affixed with an adhesive which sticks to the inside of underclothing, and is meant to be placed on the lower abdomen. These little rocks provide at least eight hours of heat, which equates to many more hours of comfort than that. Aside from the obvious, there are some other benefits to choosing this form of pain relief over some other OTC (over-the-counter) treatments.
- NO PILLS– Some medications designed for menstrual discomfort contain so much caffeine, and other additives that the remedy is just as uncomfortable as the ailment (if not more so). Some of these OTC drugs make women on their periods feel nauseous and dizzy. And some pills simply don’t seem to work at all. Wearing a ThermaCare heating pad under clothes is a great non-invasive way of attacking pain.
- COMFORTABLE AND DISCREET- The ThermaCare Menstrual heating pads are designed to fit discreetly underneath clothing. This means that you don’t have to wait until you get home to treat yourself to some much needed pain relief. The adhesive is strong enough to attach itself to the inside of undergarments. Furthermore, the pressure of the clothing against the skin helps the heat to disperse more evenly.It should be said, however, that these little devices pump out a fair amount of heat. Therefore, you’re going to sweat a bit. That being said, it’s a good idea to wear clothing that won’t reveal sweat stains. Personal hygiene agents will also help to keep this area from smelling “tart” after extended hours of use.
- PROVIDES EXTENDED COMFORT– Unlike some medications that require multiple doses, wearers of the ThermaCare pad need only apply it once. Though it cannot be used more than once, this device provides realistic relief up to 8 hours or more. These work wonders at bedtime; by the a.m., pain has subsided considerably, making for an easier time in the morning.
- HEAT PENETRATES MUSCLES– The heat from the ThermaCare pads works because it penetrates muscles very deeply. According to physicians, heat stimulates the receptors that are responsible for blocking the pain signals that reach the brain and “tell” you that you’re in agony. Because heat also increases blood flow, women who are menstruating may find that movement in general is less painful. Additionally, the heating pads afford localized relief from menstrual cramps.
- THERMACARE INCREASES MOBILITY– Many other pain remedies require that the subject be seated or lying down. Traditional heating packs are usually cumbersome, allowing for limited movement. Hot baths only offer about 20-25 minutes of subtantial pain relief. No longer do women with cramps have to resign themselves to strict bed rest. As a matter of fact, on ThermaCare’s website, manufacturers compare the effects of using the heating pads to other traditional methods of pain relief. In many instances, discretion (of the remedy) and effectiveness vary from product to product. But ThermaCare seems to be very consistent in the way that it works.
