heat belt
The heating belt helps with these complaints
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With a heat belt, you can treat pain in the back area and menstrual pain without medication. We have selected the best heating belts for you.
Pain in the lumbar and back areas as well as during menstruation can be quite debilitating. What helps alongside pain relievers is warmth. This is possible, among other things, in the classic way in the form of grain pillows or hot-water bottles; however, you can too use a heat belt, which you can use while sitting, lying down or walking. But what makes a good heating belt? What is the best time to wear it so that it helps with my pain? We will now answer these and other questions for you and also show you the best models.
What makes a good heat belt?
Most electric heat belts work with far infrared thereby reaching deep tissue and the stimulated blood flow becomes. This in turn ensures a relaxation of the muscles and accordingly also one faster pain relief. In order for a heat belt to be rated as good or very good, there are a few criteria that it should meet. These include the following:
- The width is different for each belt, but should be at least 10 cm and maximum 30 cm – depending on where you mainly want to use the heat belt. A narrow circumference is sufficient for the neck area, for example.
- The type of closure can vary. Here you have the choice between a Velcro fastener and a snap fastener.
- The materialswhich are most commonly used in heating belts are angora wool, cotton, merino wool, polar fleece and polyester.
- The heat distribution varies from device to device. Some warm all the way through, just not at the clasp. Others, on the other hand, only warm on one side, i.e. on the back or stomach.
- The freedom of movement is important in such a device. After all, you want to be comfortable. To ensure this, elastic material is used so that you can still move freely.
- The temperature of a heat belt, whether electric or not, reaches a maximum of 60 degrees.
- The automatic switch-off should be present on every electric belt, as well as overheat protection.
What does a heating belt help with?
You can use a heat belt for many problems. It is often used at back or abdominal painsince heat is known antispasmodic and pain in this area is often due to muscles tensing up, such as with abdominal pain. A heat belt can also help against stomach cramps.
Anyone who tends to have problems in the back area will also get their money’s worth with a heating belt. Both in lumbar region as well as between shoulder blades it can hurt after a strenuous workout or moving with heavy objects. Instead of immediately resorting to an ointment with medicinal active ingredients, a good alternative here is an (electric) heat belt. It helps you to relax in the same slide.
Which heat belt is the best?
Heat belt without electricity and battery
ThermaCare heat pad
The flexible one Warming belt from ThermaCare is now one of the classics when you are looking for heat pads against pain. This is mainly due to its advantages:
- Eight hours of therapeutic deep heat
- Flexible with Velcro
- Sizes between S and XL
- More effective than 1200 mg ibuprofen according to the manufacturer
The blood flow to the muscles is increased thanks to the deep heat stimulated and improved so that tension can be released quickly. This can work using the heat cellswhich are activated immediately after the belt is put on and do not require any medicinal substances.
hot water bottle belt
The hot water bottle is a true all-rounder and can be used for cold feet as well as stomach or back pain. For the last two cases there are now fluffy beltin which the filled hot-water bottle finds space and is therefore also hands-free worn standing can be. You can then use the cold water to water your plants, for example.
Specially designed for menstrual pain
grain pillow belt
grain pillow also achieved favorite status years ago. This is not least due to the active No power or battery consumption during use. All you need to heat the pillow is a microwave or oven. To do this, take the pillow out of the cover and place it in the oven for 15 minutes at 110 to 130 degrees top/bottom heat or 100 to 120 degrees convection. One minute at 600 watts is enough in the microwave. The one stored in the pillow Heat lasts a long time and can be used for both back pain and menstrual cramps. In addition, the belt can be stored in the fridge or freezer to be used as a cold pack. A very versatile product!
Aroma Season heat belt
The Warming belt from Aroma Season offers a Heat duration of up to six hours using a rechargeable battery and works with far infrared. So he is too perfect for on the go suitable. Overall, you can choose the belt between three temperature settings choose; the temperatures are then between 40 and 60 degrees. The heating belt also has overheating protection and an automatic switch-off, which occurs after one hour of use without operation. The belt can hold thanks to the Velcro fastener, which offers sufficient elasticity.
Cordless heat belt
Thermrup with far infrared
Another product that works via far infrared and has a rechargeable battery is the Thermal belt from Thermrup. Furthermore, the draws him four-stage temperature control and its long-lasting warmth. The heating belt is waterproof, which makes the entire belt washable is – either by hand or in the washing machine at a maximum of 45 degrees. In addition to the battery, the delivery also includes a power supply unit and a storage bag.
Heating belt via power supply
Beurer HK 49
The Beurer HK 49 Cozy heating belt is equipped with a rubber band and thus offers sufficient elasticity when worn. It is also equipped with overheating protection and an automatic switch-off and is machine washable. The heated belt is made of soft, breathable and skin-friendly Oeko-Tex certified material. Another plus point: the belt can be worn without slipping. It is the only product in our comparison that is heated by electricity.
How long do I wear a heat belt?
Heating belts can provide warmth for up to twelve hours. However, this only applies to heat belts that can be used once without a power supply unit or battery. Electric belts, in turn, can vary depending on the manufacturer up to 90 minutes without service used and then usually switch off automatically.
Can I wash a thermal belt?
There are electric heat belts that you can use maximum 45 degrees can wash. It is best to pay attention to the information provided by the respective manufacturer on how to clean the heating belt. Thermopads, on the other hand, are not washable because they no longer have any effect after being worn once.
Are heating belts dangerous?
Good heat belts are harmlesssince they are at best with one overheat protection and one automatic switch-off are equipped, what you should pay attention to when buying. You should also value high-quality goods.
Does Stiftung Warentest have a verdict on heat belts?
So far, there has been no test carried out on heat belts by Stiftung Warentest. However, Stiftung Warentest has tested heat patches, which also help with local back pain. The best performers in the test were the heat patches from HerbaChaud and that of Thermacareboth of which have shown good thermal performance.
Can my child also use the heating belt?
Heating belts can also be used on children, but should never too hot set and always the Adjusted to the size of the child become. Also, it is recommended to have a Device with battery to avoid the use of cables and direct current.
We have other products that help with back pain in our massage gun review, as well as our acupressure mat article.