Hotties Blue Tartan Heated Back Wrap
When you feel a Raynaud's attack developing, you may reach for a heated hand warmer to keep your extremities warm, but did you know a well-heated core can also help you reduce the painful symptoms of the condition? The Hotties Blue Back Wrap can be heated and wrapped around your torso to stimulate blood flow from your core to your extremities, stopping the condition in its tracks.
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What's Included?
- 1 x Hotties Heather Tartan Back Wrap
- 1 x Hotties Thermal Pack
How Can the Hotties Back Wrap Improve Raynaud's Disease?
Raynaud's Disease occurs when the arteries supplying blood to your skin become narrow in cold conditions. By supplying additional heat to your core, the Hotties Back Wrap can stimulate blood flow around your body and to your extremities, helping to reduce the painful effects of Raynaud's.
Can the Hotties Wrap Relieve Back Pain?
By providing consistent, soothing warmth, the Hotties Back Wrap can also relieve any aches or pains you might have in your lower back. Studies have shown that low level heat wrap therapy can be a very effective form of pain relief as it helps to relax tension and increase blood flow to injured parts of your body.
How Do I Use the Hotties Back Wrap?
The Hotties Heat Pad is very easy to prepare and use. Some brief instructions can be found below:
- Take the heat pack out of its cover if it stops the table from rotating
- Place it in your microwave, ensuring the table is able to turn
- Set your microwave according to the table below
- Flip your heat pad over halfway through heating
- Allow to stand for a minute before use
Read the instructions provided with your Hotties heat pad thoroughly the first time you use it.
How Long Should I Heat My Hotties Wrap For?
It is best to heat your Hotties warmer from cold, following the timing guidelines in the table below. So you won't have to re-heat your Hotties heat pad while it's still cooling down, you might want to have two so you can alternate between them.
Microwave Code | Power Level (IEC 705) | Recommended Heating Time |
B | 650 Watts | 3.5 Minutes |
C or D | 750 Watts | 3 Minutes |
D or E | 850 Watts | 2.5 Minutes |
E | 1000 Watts | 2 Minutes |
How Does the Hotties Heated Wrap Work?
Every Hotties warmer contains a combination of plant based materials and water which are safely sealed inside its heat pack. As the liquid does not slosh around as much as it might in a hot water bottle, heat does not escape from the pack as easily, meaning it stays warmer for longer.
Can I Buy Replacement Hotties Thermal Inserts?
A spare or replacement Hotties heat pack is available for purchase. You can add the Hotties Replacement Thermal Inserts to your order by selecting them with the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
Is the Hotties Back Pad Safe to Use?
Unlike many heat packs available on the market, the Hotties heat pad doesn't contain any gels or seeds, which means it is much less likely to burst aggressively if it is overheated. To properly protect yourself from burns and injuries when using your Hotties, you should never place the bare heat pad on your skin and should instead always use it with the wrap cover provided.
Who Can Safely Use the Back Wrap?
The Hotties Back Wrap can be safely used by most people as long as it is kept in its cover. However, if you have diabetes or a general lack of physical sensation, speak to your doctor before use.
Can I Wash My Hotties Cover?
To keep your Hotties cover clean and fresh, you can machine wash it whenever necessary. Simply place it on a cool-temperature wash (max. 40°C) with similarly coloured clothing.
Technical Details
- Materials: Sewn polycotton quilted cover with black binding