Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain suitable for breastfeeding mothers?

We do not have any data related to the use of ThermaCare® HeatWraps during breastfeeding. Before using ThermaCare during breasfeeding, you should contact the doctor .

Can the ThermaCare® HeatWrap be reused for back pain?

Due to the technology used, each ThermaCare® HeatWrap can only be used once for back pain. ThermaCare® works through oxidation: after opening the airtight packaging, the iron powder reacts with the oxygen in the air in the presence of the other ingredients and thus the heat cells heat up by themselves. Once oxidation is complete after 8 hours, the product cannot be reactivated and should be disposed properly in household waste. Please do not heat ThermaCare® products in the microwave or in the oven under any circumstances, as the heat wrap for back pain could catch fire!

Why should ThermaCare® not be worn overnight for those aged 55 and over?

If you are 55 years old or older, you should not wear ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain overnight. With age, the skin becomes thinner and the risk of burns increases. For this reason, you should only use the HeatWraps for the back during the day, preferably wearing them over a thin layer of clothing, check your skin regularly for irritation and consult a healthcare professional if necessary before using the product.

Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain suitable for children?

We do not recommend the use of ThermaCare® Heat Wraps for back pain for people, including children, who are unable to remove the wraps on their own if they cause discomfort.

How do ThermaCare® HeatWraps work for back pain?

The ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back work by oxidation. When iron powder combines with oxygen from the air in the presence of salt, activated carbon and water, heat is generated.

THERMACARE® THERMACARE® for back pain

for the treatment of muscular tension and pain in the lower back

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ThermaCare® HeatWraps are particularly suitable for treating muscular and joint aches and pains as well as muscle stiffness in the lower back. The comfortable covers with 16 patented heat cells are continuously adjustable in size thanks to the band made of elastic material and Velcro fastener.

8 hours
of therapeutic
deep heat
Elastic strap
applicable up to
a maximum of
120 cm (XXL)
Flexible
Velcro fastener

Application of the thermacare® heatwraps for the back

Step 1

Open the airtight packaging directly before use and remove the ThermaCare® HeatWrap. Upon contact with oxygen, the heating of the heat cells begins.
Step 2

Unfold the heat wrap completely. The wrap is flexibly adjustable thanks to the large Velcro area and the stretch strap. The ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back adapts perfectly to any waist size.
Step 3

Uncover your upper body and fold the wrap over from the back. Make sure that the dark side of the heat cells is on the skin so that you can close the Velcro fastener well at the front.
Step 4

Close the practical Velcro fastener on the front of your body. Now you can readjust the envelope a little and pull it down so that it exactly fits on the painful area.

Tip: If you are still not comfortable with the heat wrap, the HeatWrap for larger areas offers a flexible and convenient alternative.

After about 30 minutes, the therapeutic temperature of approx. 40 °C is reached and kept constant for the rest of the indicated treatment time. For effective pain relief, please wear the heat wrap continuously - up to eight hours in a 24-hour period. ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back provides long lasting relief for up to 16 hs. That’s up to 8 hours while you wear it, plus up to an additional 8 hours of relief after you take it off.

When do I use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back?

Start using the ThermaCare® HeatWraps early! Even the first signs of back pain or muscolar tension should be treated quickly. Otherwise you risk the pain having a lasting effect on your everyday life. ThermaCare heatwraps is designed for the back especially for muscle pain as a result of

Muscle tension
Overexertion and subsiding strains.
Sprains Muscle stiffness
Arthritis

The heat wraps are suitable for use with chronic and occasional pain. However, ThermaCare® HeatWraps should not be used on diseased, injured or damaged skin, acute inflammation, on bruises and swellings or on parts of the body without any sensation of warmth.

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PREVENTION

To prevent painful tension in the first place, you can strengthen your back muscles and keep them flexible. We have developed helpful exercises that contribute to a strong and healthy back.

EXERCISE for BACK pain

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Instructions for use
Open the packaging and remove the ThermaCare® HeatWrap directly before use.

Place it with the darker, softer side on the affected part of the back and close the Velcro.

The heating phase lasts approx. 30 minutes, after which the treatment temperature of approx. 40 °C is reached and is kept constant for up to 8 hours.
- Never heat the heat wraps in the microwave, oven or in any other way - risk of fire!
- If you are up to 55 years of age, you can wear ThermaCare® heat wrapsat night. Alternatively, we recommend wearing a thin garment under the heat wrap if you do not yet know how your body will react to the heat.
- Clinical data have shown that after using ThermaCare® Back Wraps for the lower back at night, users wake up with noticeably less pain and much more flexibility. The risk of burns increases with age, which is why ThermaCare® should be worn over thin clothing for those over the age of 55 and not while sleeping.
- Medical advice should be sought first before using ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back during pregnancy.
- If you have diabetes, circulatory problems, heart disease or rheumatoid arthritis and want to use ThermaCare® HeatWraps, please seek medical advice beforehand.
- Please do not moisten or wash the ThermaCare® HeatWrap, this will make the heat cells ineffective - normal body perspiration does not affect their functionality. Profuse sweating, for example during sports, can loosen the adhesive on the heat wrap.
Package sizes

ThermaCare® HeatWraps for lower back are available in three sizes: small pack with 2 pieces, medium pack with 4 pieces and large pack with 6 pieces.

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Frequently asked questions

Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain suitable for breastfeeding mothers?: We do not have any data related to the use of ThermaCare® HeatWraps during breastfeeding. Before using ThermaCare during breasfeeding, you should contact the doctor .
Can the ThermaCare® HeatWrap be reused for back pain?: Due to the technology used, each ThermaCare® HeatWrap can only be used once for back pain. ThermaCare® works through oxidation: after opening the airtight packaging, the iron powder reacts with the oxygen in the air in the presence of the other ingredients and thus the heat cells heat up by themselves. Once oxidation is complete after 8 hours, the product cannot be reactivated and should be disposed properly in household waste.

Please do not heat ThermaCare® products in the microwave or in the oven under any circumstances, as the heat wrap for back pain could catch fire!
Why should ThermaCare® not be worn overnight for those aged 55 and over?: If you are 55 years old or older, you should not wear ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain overnight. With age, the skin becomes thinner and the risk of burns increases. For this reason, you should only use the HeatWraps for the back during the day, preferably wearing them over a thin layer of clothing, check your skin regularly for irritation and consult a healthcare professional if necessary before using the product.
Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for back pain suitable for children?: We do not recommend the use of ThermaCare® Heat Wraps for back pain for people, including children, who are unable to remove the wraps on their own if they cause discomfort.
How do ThermaCare® HeatWraps work for back pain?: The ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back work by oxidation. When iron powder combines with oxygen from the air in the presence of salt, activated carbon and water, heat is generated.