Body of Work

1.Put heat pack in the microwave

2.Half-fill a microwave-safe cup with water and place in the microwave next to the heat pack.

3.Hit start and heat for 1-2 minutes.

Adding the water to the process adds some moisture to the heat pack. Moist heat has been shown to be more effective than dry heat at penetrating muscles.

The moisture from the water also reduces the likelihood of burning the bag (you should still
never heat for more than 1-2 minutes at a time).

Following a massage, and especially following dry needling, your therapist will often recommend applying a heat pack at home for  10 to 20 minutes a day for 2-3 days.

This helps relax the muscle, reduces pain, and increases blood and lymph flow, all of which improve the body’s ability to heal.