How hot does a Thermophore heating pad get?

between 150 to 165 degrees F.
Max temp: The pads cans run between 150 to 165 degrees F. Turns off automatically after 25 minutes. Doctors and physical therapists know that the intense, penetrating moist heat of Thermophore brand products is a convenient, effective way to give patients hours of soothing relief.

How does a Thermophore heating pad work?

Through what is known as “hygroscopic action”, the moisture moves away from the source of heat to the cooler body tissue. When properly applied, a light layer of moisture is produced between the Thermophore® unit and the body, to allow a deeper, more effective transfer of heat into painful areas.

What is moist heat option on heating pad?

What is Moist Heat? Moist heat therapy includes a wet heat source used to soothe and relax sore muscles, joints and ligaments. This could include hot water bottles, steam towels, hot baths, or moist heating packs.

Is there such a thing as a moist heating pad?

Hydrocollator Packs By absorbing hot water, the filling forms a gel or paste that delivers moist heat to the back. The reusable hydrocollator packs are heated in hot water or in a hydrocollator heating unit, at 150 to 160 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Where are heating pads in Walmart?

Walmart customers can typically find heating pads within the healthcare department along the aisle containing pain relievers. Electric heating pads can also be found alongside massage and relaxation products. Additionally, some Walmart’s stock heating pads in the pharmacy.

What is a Thermophore?

Thermophore® Heat Packs are hot fomentation products and are viewed as a medical device by medical professionals. An ordinary heating pad will keep you warm and help you begin to relax, but it will not penetrate deeply into tissue and will not be as effective as a Thermophore® Pack.

Why is moist heat better than dry?

Moist heat uses water, so it does not cause dehydration unlike dry heating methods. It also penetrates deeper into your tissues, making it far more effective than dry heat. When used in the same amount of time (30 minutes) moist heat therapy has a greater effect on pain reduction than dry heat therapy.

How long should you use a moist heating pad?

Though there are no specific rules about the length of time to use a heating pad, it should stay on for about 10-30 minutes to be effective. If on for too short a time, the muscle or joint may not have an opportunity to warm up and experience pain-relieving benefits.

How do you make a heating pad moist?

For dry heat, just plug it into a standard AC outlet and flip the switch on. For moist heat, simply dampen the included sponge and place it in between the heating pad and the cloth cover.

What is the max temp of thermophore pads?

Max temp: The pads cans run between 150 to 165 degrees F. Turns off automatically after 25 minutes. Doctors and physical therapists know that the intense, penetrating moist heat of Thermophore brand products is a convenient, effective way to give patients hours of soothing relief.

Why choose a thermophore heating pad?

. No heating pad gets hotter than the Thermophore pad – designed to provide intense penetrating moist heat for maximum comfort and pain relief, the thermostat controlled technology maximizes the heat to the highest levels considered safe by UL.

What is the thermophore® Max Heat Model 155?

Products such as the Thermophore® Automatic Moist Heat Pack Small, Model 077 or the Larger Model the Thermophore® Max Heat Model 155 lets you target specific painful areas and apply the necessary heat treatment for almost instant relief.

Why choose thermophore® deep moist heat™?

Our Thermophore® Deep Moist Heat™ products significantly enhances the penetrating power and benefits of heat therapy! There is no need to add additional water to our products as they automatically utilize atmospheric moisture when the heat application is activated!