The Epiony heat pad...
The Epiony heat pad is a super light weight pad with a heat resistant insulation wadding, which is primarily used to soothe and relax tight and sore muscles. It has four temperature settings and each session lasts up to 20 minutes.
Benefits of heat therapy
- Increases blood flow to the muscle and in the process increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues
- Pain relief - heat stimulates sensory receptors in the skin, decreasing the transmission of pain signals and relieving discomfort.
- Decrease stiffness, increasing flexibility and improve overall feeling of comfort.
- Aids arthritic joints by easing discomfort and heat providing a source of pain relief.
- Relaxation of muscle tightness and spasms.
Common areas of treatment:
- Neck muscles
- Shoulder muscles
- Withers
- Back and lumbar area
- Gluteal muscles
- Hock and carpal joints
Nicole Skyrme is a fully qualified and insured Equine Sports Massage Therapist and MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy Student. Based in Buckinghamshire.
