What to look for in a microwave heating pad

When you need a heating pad for sore muscles a microwave heating pad offers comfort with convenience. There aren't any electrical cords to deal with and no filling or leaking hot water bottles. 

The fabrics should be high quality and not break down or pill after laundering. Microwave heating pads should have removable, washable covers. The inside lining should have a removable cover, so if something spills or the filling needs to be changed it can be done without any sewing.

If you are allergic to scents and perfumes, choose a heating pad that does not have added fragrances. Those filled with whole corn do not need fragrances. Rice filled heating pads can take on a peculiar odor after being microwaved several times. Cherry pit fillings do not take on peculiar odors, but they have an odor that is not as appealing as I thought it would be. I have read that the insides of cherry pits are poisonous if ingested, so if you have pets you might not want to use a cherry pit filled warmer just in case your dog or cat thinks it's a toy or a snack. Dried beans make a good filling, although they may have to be changed out if they take on an unpleasant odor.

The best microwave heating pads can be found at Maine Warmers and are filled with whole corn and are made in Maine by professional sewers with high quality fabrics. They have a variety of fun designs for backs and necks and some unique animal shapes -- sheep, bears, seals, Dachshunds, cats, and more.

Order them online or call them. They are happy to talk with you and will go out of their way to ship your order fast when you need it in a hurry. 888-835-7485

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Tips for Preventing Back Pain

Back pain interrupts life and takes the joy right out of living, turning a person into a pain in the neck. Pain can make us grouchy and can also disrupt our routine. Taking time off from work because of back pain isn’t the way most folks want to spend a day off.

Here are a few tips to help keep you ship-shape.

• Exercises help strengthen torso muscles which support the back. 
• Building stronger bodies with good nutrition is essential to health. 
• Practice good posture. 
• When sitting at a computer to keep feet flat on floor, knees lower than hips, computer screen at eye level, and stretch every half hour.
• Being aware of sleeping position, stretching, and taking care when lifting and bending - using the knees – not the back – are important to maintaining a pain free back.

Health A to Z deals with many aspects of back pain, including symptoms, ways to deal with it, and general information to help you through a painful time. The Mayo Clinic also has good information about dealing with back pain and muscle spasms.

Minor back pain involving muscles can often be remedied with rest along with cold therapy during the first 48 hours. Icing may help reduce swelling and thus pain. Moist heat therapy will help relax tight muscles, help circulation and flexibility. The Mayo Clinic has information on cold and heat therapies.

Maine Warmers sells moist heat packs that can be microwaved and used in any room in the house. No Back Warmers, Neck Warmers, in basic shapes and in animal shapes that make lovely get-well gifts.
wires, messy hot water bottles, or worry of falling asleep as with electric heating pads. Best of all – Maine Warmers' products can be frozen and used for gentle cold therapy. They go from the freezer to the microwave to the freezer again! Maine Warmers offers