𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 Menstrual Heating Pad Portable, Period Pain Relief Heat Belt with 4 Modes of Heat and Massage for Menstrual Cramp Stomach and Back, Gifts for Women Teens Girl

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It can also vasodilate blood vessels, which increases blood flow and circulation “to reduce stiffness and pain,” according to Karena Wu, PT, DPT, physical therapist and owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. This process happens while the heating pad effectively helps relieve menstrual pain naturally. More Ways to Relieve Menstrual Cramps Naturally

A person should place the heating pad as close as possible to the area of the body that is cramping. It is the contraction of the uterine muscles that causes period pain and cramps, and heat can help those achy muscles to relax. By promoting better blood flow, applying heat can allow more oxygen and nutrients can be delivered to the painful areas, effectively reducing period pain and soothing cramps.

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Heat therapy should be avoided with any injury that is considered acute or has just recently occurred,” Dr. Raineri says. “Acute injuries will likely present with swelling, bruising, and possibly even open wounds where heat should not be used." Heat Settings The popular Thermalon microwave-activated moist heating pad is flexible (conforms to body shape) and delivers consistent heat distribution – without wires, USB, or a controller.

I mentioned this earlier, but I struggled with some of the buttons, which also might be my own fault. Not everyone might have the same trouble with turning the belt on and off but this was my personal experience with it. In fact, a heating pad, which increases blood flow in the uterus, may slightly increase your period bleeding and make your uterus “clean up” faster. of patients had the pain relieved after 1 hour, 43% at the second hour, and 79% at the end of the fourth hour. How to Choose a Heating Pad for Period PainJo, J., et al. (2018). Heat therapy for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of its effects on pain relief and quality of life. The study has found that the patients felt a 27% pain reduction after the first hour, 43% less pain after the second hour, and 79% pain reduction after the 4th hour. Can a Heating Pad Stop Your Period? People should use them until their pain decreases or until the heat becomes uncomfortable. If a person’s pain worsens while using a heating pad, they should stop using the product immediately. Kinetic Period Pain Reliever: Uses electrical nerve stimulation for fast, effective pain relief. Portable, discreet, and has a massage feature. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers about menstrual cramps and heating pads. Can a heating pad make cramps worse?

While there are lots of ways to soothe them, one common tactic is to use a heating pad. It not only feels comforting, but it can also help relieve pain. Your uterus is mostly muscle. Period cramps happen when this muscle begins to cramp due to the contractions that happen just before and during your period, as a result of a hormone called prostaglandins. These contractions are normal, and help you to shed your uterine lining. This pain can range from mild discomfort to absolute agony, and an be made worse by underlying medical conditions including endometriosis and fibroids, or the presence of an IUD coil.Aside from using a heat pad or TENS device for pain relief, there are a number of home remedies that may help you to get rid of period pain: