Cosi Home Electric Heat Pad for Neck Pain Relief & Shoulder Pain Relief - 3 Heat Levels, Luxury Fleece, 90min Auto-Off Timer, Overheat Protection, Hand Washable Fast Heating Pad & Neck Warmer, Grey

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Scott Q, et al. (2018). In patients with significant acute muscle strain, is heat or cold more effective for reducing symptoms?

With a three hour auto shut-off feature as well as an automatic safety function that constantly monitors its temperature when operating, you can use it with complete peace of mind. And as this warming collar costs only pennies to run, you don't have to worry about the impact on your electricity bill either. It’s also safe to use in the washing machine and tumble dryer on a low heat (with the cord removed) so you can keep it super-soft and fresh.

A 2021 meta-analysis into heat and cold therapy for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) found that applying heat therapy within 1 hour of exercise could promote recovery. Both heat and cold therapy were effective in reducing DOMS pain. The researchers concluded that higher-quality research is necessary to determine whether heat or cold therapy is more effective.

Temperature range: People may benefit from a product that has a wide range of adjustable heat settings. This is because people will have different needs at varying times. Additionally, some people may be able to withstand and benefit from a hotter temperature than others. Importantly, people should not use heat therapy to replace more conventional forms of treatment. A person should talk with a doctor about any long-term aches or pains and whether heat or cold therapy will be more suitable. Wang Y, et al. (2021). Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/managing-pain/pain-relief-solutions/heat-therapy-helps-relax-stiff-joints

Heat therapy helps to boost circulation, which increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this can help to loosen stiff joints and alleviate sore muscles. https://journals.lww.com/ebp/Abstract/2018/01000/In_patients_with_significant_acute_muscle_strain,.26.aspx Warming up in just five minutes, it has five different heat settings to choose from and the Intelliheat technology automatically monitors and adjusts the temperature regularly, so it keeps you at just the right level of toastiness.