Step By Step Instructions To Make Heated Neck Wraps

By Tara Daniels


Overworked muscles of the neck is a common problem among individuals who undergo physical exertion or suffer from stress. In such situation the use of heated neck wraps can be quite beneficial as it helps to relieve such pain. Instead of using electric heat pads its better to use microwavable ones as there is less danger of overheating the muscles.

One can either buy them from shops or make one of your own using different household items and natural ingredients. Firstly you need to select a fabric which is suitable for putting inside a microwave. Always opt for soft texture fabrics as garments like silk or satin may easily scorch if heated in a microwave. Its best to use fleece, flannel, denim or cotton fabric. You can also recycle your old garments for this purpose.

The size of the wrap should be lengthy enough so that it wraps around your neck perfectly. If the size measurement is not perfect it will not remain suitable for the relative purpose whether it is the length of the fabric or width of it.

The next thing is to pick a filling that you find is appropriate enough for the wrap. Usually a wrap resembles the shape of a sock which implies you can fill the inside and afterward seal it so when you use it in a microwave it remains heated for some time. You can utilize crude beans, rice, oats or different sort of seeds. You likewise have the decision to include some other common fragrant natural ingredients including rose petals or lavender.

All you need to do is to choose such ingredient of your choice and then mix it well with your filling. Let this filling rest for at least 24 hours so that both ingredients blend in with each other. You can also add some oil or liquid sent like peppermint oil, almond oil, rosewater, etc. Ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and rose petals are considered an excellent choice as well.

Once the mixture is ready, you can fill in the wrap making sure it remains light and fluffy instead of stiff and heavy. Its up to you whether you stitch the edges while using a machine or hand stitch them accordingly.

Now, your neck wrap is ready to be used once its sewed. Although you can use the same wrap for as many times as you want to use it but its recommended that you replace the contents and wash the outer layer on a regular basis. If your frequency of using it is high, that means you should refill it after every 3 months or so.

Therefore, heated neck wraps act a a very useful thing especially for those individuals who suffer from neck pains and strains. It is a good idea to make such thing on your own instead of buying it from the shop as it can be a bit costly.




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