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What are Thermacare Heat Wraps

Thermacare Heat Wraps are designed to provide heat therapy that can ease back and hip pain. These heat wraps are designed to fit your lower back and hip, providing effective pain relief in an easy and discrete way. Perfect for those who want to ease their back or hip pain without taking tablets.

What causes back pain?

Many people suffer with back pain that can make their day to day life difficult and uncomfortable. Back pain usually clears up over time, but can still leave you looking for effective relief as it heals. Some of the most common causes of back pain include:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Sports injuries
• Poor posture
• Lifting something awkwardly
• Stress
• Sciatica
• Slipped disc

How will heat therapy help to ease my back pain?

Thermacare Heat Wraps provide deep, heating relief to sore and painful muscles which can provide up to 8 hours of pain relief with each application. As the heat radiates through sore muscles, it helps them to relax and unlock, making movement easier and less painful. The heat also encourages blood flow to sore muscles, providing oxygen and nutrients that can accelerate the healing process.

How to use Thermacare Heat Wraps

Before using this product, make sure the affected area is clean, dry, and free of any makeup, moisturiser, lotions, or other skin care products. Place the wrap flat against the affected area, making sure the darker side of the heat cells is facing towards your skin. Adjust the belt to lock your Thermacare Heat Wrap into place, making sure it isn’t too tight.

When should Thermacare Heat Wraps not be used?

Thermacare Heat Wraps are not recommended for use by children or anyone else who may not be able to remove the wrap on their own if they are feeling discomfort. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the listed components. Do not apply to broken, irritated, bruised or swollen skin. Do not use at the same time as any other skin products in the same area, including heat rubs or other heating products. Do not use while sleeping. Thermacare Heat Wraps can cause burns, this risk increases as you age, remove the product immediately if you find irritation or a burn. Do not wear your heat wrap for more than 8 hours in 1 day, or for more than 7 days in a row.  

Important Information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist-4-U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.