Can heat wraps be used for larger areas of pain during pregnancy?

There is nothing product specific which will be deleterious to the unborn baby in a normal pregnancy, not regarding the active ingredients or the heat application itself. However, we are not able to assess whether your pregnancy is without any complications, where an application of heat could be contraindicated. In addition we do not have any data about the usage of Thermacare during pregnancy. That is the reason why it is mentioned in the leaflet that pregnant women should consult their Gynaecologist before using Thermacare. Only the gynecologist is able evaluate whether the current state of pregnancy allows the usage of Thermacare.

Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas suitable for breastfeeding mothers?

We do not have any data that could point to ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back causing problems during breastfeeding. However, as babies’ skin is very sensitive, they should not touch the HeatWrap for the back under any circumstances.

Can you reuse the ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas?

Due to the technology used, each ThermaCare® HeatWrap can only be used once for larger areas of 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 8hours, the product cannot be reactivated and should be disposed of properly in household waste. Please do not heat ThermaCare® products in the microwave or in the oven under any circumstances, as the HeatWraps for larger pain areas could catch fire!

Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas suitable for children?

ThermaCare® HeatWraps are not suitable for children, as children cannot remove the product themselves or cannot perceive signs of deterioration in sensation.

Can I use the ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas overnight?

Clinical data have shown that after using ThermaCare® at night you wake up with noticeably less pain and much more flexibility. the HeatWraps for larger areas of pain while asleep. Only use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas overnight if you are not older than 55 years, as the risk of burns increases with age.

THERMACARE® For larger painful areas

to treat pain in upper leg, middle and upper back

ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas are particularly suitable for treating large painful areas. The skin-friendly wraps with 13 patented heat cells can be used flexibly and are attached to the skin with four adhesive points.

8 hours
of therapeutic
deep heat
27.7 x 11.3 cm
heating area
4
adhesive areas
Flexible
alternative to a
back strap

THERMACARE® HEATWRAPS FOR LARGER PAINFUL AREAS

1

Open the airtight packaging of the heat wrap immediately before use. As soon as the heat cells come into contact with oxygen, the heat wrap heats up within 30 minutes.
2

Remove the protective film from the heat wrap to expose the 4 adhesive surfaces. Be careful not to touch the adhesive surfaces so as not to reduce the adhesive effect.
3

Free your upper body and carefully place the heat wrap with the adhesive surfaces facing the skin on the painful area of the shoulder, spine or upper back and fix the 2 upper adhesive surfaces on the skin from above.
4

Fix the 2 lower adhesive surfaces to the skin with the back of your hand from below to ensure optimum hold of the heat wrap.
Do not overlap the cells.
Do not use on face, head, fingers, ecc

The heat wrap can be used not only on the upper back: Use the heat wrap as a flexible alternative to the heat wrap for the back.

Thanks to its ergonomic shape, the ThermaCare® HeatWrap can be applied to the painful part of the body with pinpoint accuracy for flexible use. After about 30 minutes of heating, the therapeutic temperature of approx. 40 °C is reached and kept constant for the rest of the indicated treatment time. For ideal effect, - the heat wrap for larger pain areas should be worn for up to 8 hours.

When do I use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger areas of pain?

You should treat the first signs of pain or tension quickly, before they have a lasting effect on your everyday life.
Using the ThermaCare® HeatWraps to relieve pain for large areas is particularly suitable for muscle and joint pain as a result of:

Muscle tension
Arthritis
Overexertion and subsiding strains
Sprains

The ThermaCare® HeatWraps can be used on larger painful areas The HeatWraps can be used for both chronic and occasional pain.
However, ThermaCare® HeatWraps should not be used on diseased, injured or damaged skin, on bruises and swellings or on parts of the body without any sensation of warmth.

ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND FUNCTION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Instructions for use
- The ThermaCare® HeatWraps must never be heated in the microwave, oven or in any other way - risk of fire!
- Up to 55 years of age, you can wear ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas at night, because the risk of burns increases with age
- We recommend that you first use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger areas of pain during the day to familiarise yourself with the heat application before you decide to use them while asleep. Alternatively, we recommend that you wear a thin piece of clothing under the ThermaCare® HeatWraps if you do not yet know how your body will react to the heat.
- Clinical data have shown that after using ThermaCare® heat wraps at night, you wake up with noticeably less pain and are much more flexible. .
- Medical advice should be sought first before using ThermaCare® HeatWraps during
  pregnancy.
- If you have diabetes, circulatory problems, heart disease or rheumatoid arthritis and want to use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger areas of pain, please seek medical advice beforehand.
- Please do not moisten or wash the pad, this makes the heat cells ineffective - normal body perspiration does not affect their functionality. Heavy sweating, for example through sport, could loosen the adhesive.
Package sizes

ThermaCare® HeatWraps for neck and shoulders are available in three sizes: small pack with 2
pieces, medium pack with 6 pieces and large pack with 9 pieces.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can heat wraps be used for larger areas of pain during pregnancy?: There is nothing product specific which will be deleterious to the unborn baby in a normal pregnancy, not regarding the active ingredients or the heat application itself. However, we are not able to assess whether your pregnancy is without any complications, where an application of heat could be contraindicated. In addition we do not have any data about the usage of Thermacare during pregnancy. That is the reason why it is mentioned in the leaflet that pregnant women should consult their Gynaecologist before using Thermacare. Only the gynecologist is able evaluate whether the current state of pregnancy allows the usage of Thermacare.
Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas suitable for breastfeeding mothers?: We do not have any data that could point to ThermaCare® HeatWraps for the back causing problems during breastfeeding. However, as babies’ skin is very sensitive, they should not touch the HeatWrap for the back under any circumstances.
Can you reuse the ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas?: Due to the technology used, each ThermaCare® HeatWrap can only be used once for larger areas of 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 8hours, the product cannot be reactivated and should be disposed of properly in household waste.

Please do not heat ThermaCare® products in the microwave or in the oven under any circumstances, as the HeatWraps for larger pain areas could catch fire!
Are ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger painful areas suitable for children?: ThermaCare® HeatWraps are not suitable for children, as children cannot remove the product themselves or cannot perceive signs of deterioration in sensation.
Can I use the ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas overnight?: Clinical data have shown that after using ThermaCare® at night you wake up with noticeably less pain and much more flexibility. the HeatWraps for larger areas of pain while asleep. Only use ThermaCare® HeatWraps for larger pain areas overnight if you are not older than 55 years, as the risk of burns increases with age.