We recently started stocking Wili Heat Bags at Pivotal, so it’s a great opportunity to talk about how different “temperature therapy” has a positive effect on our bodies – especially those aches and pains.
Applying heat to muscles increases blood flow to the area, which helps relax muscle tension/tightness, relieve aching joints and reduce pain. It also improves range of motion in a joint by reducing stiffness in a joint that perhaps isn’t moving as well. However, fundamentally, this is a sort of inflammatory response as it opens the blood vessels, so it’s important to keep that in mind.
If you’re dealing with an acute injury, it’s normally preferred to reduce the swelling initially, which calls for cooling. Ice packs are best used in this instance as it works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, reducing inflammation and swelling that causes the pain. Think rolled ankles or post-op swelling here.
We’re stocking the Wili range at Pivotal for so many reasons:
- Unlike normal (w)heat bags, Wili’s are filled with lupins (a type of legume), which are almost odourless when heated, so there’s no more cooked or burnt smell wafting through the house.
- Lupins retain heat for longer, are 30% lighter and don’t sweat when heated. They’re also allergy free and not treated with any nasties.
- You can heat them in the microwave OR chill them in a zip lock bag in the freezer!
- Wili Heat Bags are 100% South Australian made and family owned.
- They’re absolutely fabulous to look at with their gorgeous designs.
- There’s a shape and style to fit almost any ache and pain in your body.
If you’re a fan of wheat bags, either to snuggle in bed on colder nights, or to pop around your neck when you’ve been sitting at your desk all day – you’ll love the Wili bags. Grab yours now from Pivotal reception! They truly are the best addition to any first aid kit at home.
~ Sophie Alderslade, Physiotherapist