What To Look For In Spa Neck Wraps

By Krystal Branch


Most individuals experience some stress and tension in their necks and shoulders. Spa neck wraps provide a simple, effective way of dealing with this. They can be chilled or heated to provide deeper relief. They often contain herbs and other ingredients, adding to their effectiveness and fragrance.

Many products are available for purchase at local stores and on the internet. They come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are also covered with many different types and colors of fabrics. One of the most popular fabrics used is soft fleece. Others are comfortable flannel, muslin, denim or cotton. An important consideration is cleaning and if a cover is removable and machine washable this is a benefit.

A therapeutic neck wrap can contain a number of different fillers. These include ingredients like buckwheat, dry rice, flax and millet seeds. One filled with flax seeds is a popular option as it has a good weight and heats up well in a microwave, retaining this heat long enough to provide relief for aching muscles.

Herbs with soothing and relaxing qualities are often added to these products for added benefits. Many herbs are well known for their healing qualities, such as lavender which is an anti-inflammatory and increases circulation. A drop of eucalyptus oil or clove may be included too.

Injuries and swelling should generally not be treated with heat but heat therapy is extremely beneficial for those with painful, stiff muscles. Chronic conditions like arthritis benefit from heat treatment. A wrap heated up in the microwave provides instant relief and as the circulation is stimulated, so the muscles begin to relax and feel less painful. Another benefit is that it can be taken anywhere and used anytime. Many individuals find it useful in helping them to wind down before going to bed.

Cold therapy is beneficial in cases of swelling or when muscles have been overstressed following a fitness activity. Placing a wrap in a resealable plastic bag and storing it in the freezer means that it is always available when needed. The cold allows the area to rest, reducing any swelling and numbing the aches with an analgesic effect.

Online retailers offer many of these products and this gives you the opportunity to compare designs, covers, fillers, herbs and scents used as well as prices. It is worth reading reviews written by customers to see how a particular product performed. Buying the best quality you can afford is important as many cheaper products are available that are not very effective.

Spa neck wraps provide an easy, effective way to address muscle problems. It is worthwhile keeping one in the refrigerator for swellings and injuries and having another one handy for popping in the microwave. Its soothing heat will always be at hand to relieve stiff and sore muscles and ease tension in the applied area.




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