A heating pad can help relieve pain in the joints, muscles, and soft tissues. This is a type of heat therapy, often known as thermotherapy. Heat promotes blood flow to the afflicted area, relaxing the muscles and reducing joint stiffness. A heating pad is a pad that is used to warm up portions of the body in order to relieve discomfort. Localized heat induces blood vessels in that location to widen, increasing perfusion to the targeted tissue.

Electrical heating pads, chemical heating pads, and hot water bottles are all examples of heating pads. Aids to provide relief to sore muscles from an intensive workout decreases joint stiffness and pain for arthritis patients. Three different heat settings, controlled by a convenient slide switch to produce heat therapy at just the right temperature for ailment. A soft outer cover keeps the belt from sticking to the skin and provides a comfort level to filter the excess heat to the skin.