Extra Large Heating Pad For Muscle Aches

Sometimes, you have to literally stumble upon a new use for an item you already have.  Like I did a couple of weeks ago after I had been out working in the yard.  As by nightfall, I realized I had some tight sore muscles and needed some heat. 


The standard post yard work process involves a hot bath with only a night light on and immersing myself like in a scene from "Altered States".  I try and relax all over by warming up the muscles and eventually stretch them a bit. 


Plus, I like the fact that whatever might have gotten onto my skin will hopefully be washed and rinsed off and not turn into some nasty allergic reaction rash (poison ivy and Virginia creeper thrive here).

Sunbeam Warming Throw

Following the "Altered States" bath, it was off to bed.


Since there was a bit of a chill in the air and I was still feeling the ache of the muscles that I had used earlier, I decided to grab the Sunbeam, fleece, warming throw that I keep in the den.


It just had never dawned on me prior to this time that this throw is essentially an oversized heating pad.  Large enough that I  had my torso down to my knees wrapped up nice and cozy for the evening.  The fleece and the extra heat feels wonderful for all of those aches and pains.


After moving a lot of items yesterday, I went through the ritual of the hot bath along with the newest addition the Sunbeam warming throw.  I wrapped that blanket around myself from my torso down to my thighs in order to get some heat to my hip joints and relaxed into a nice deep slumber.


If you already have one of these throws, give the alternative use a try. If you do not have one and would like to purchase one they are available in larger drug stores seasonally, such as CVS and Target.  Mail order from sites from Amazon.com year round.  Cost generally ranges from $25 - 30.


On the bright side of Sunbeam, (Sorry, I can not help the pun) they do have a 5 year warranty on their product.  Last year, I sent in the throw and they replaced the electrical cord and control unit free of charge, after it failed and required replacement.