Best Temperature for Infrared Heating Pad
Infrared therapy is an effective and safe remedy for pain and inflammation. Infrared heating pads combine far infrared ray (FIR) therapy, negative ion therapy, and Amethyst Tourmaline healing therapy together into the ultimate recovery tool. Using far-infrared light to heat up tissue, it has been proven to improve circulation, enhance the immune system, relieve lower back pain, reduce stress and anxiety. When used correctly, infrared heating pads can be a safe and effective way to relieve pain and promote healing.
How To Use Infrared Heating Pads
As one of the premium infrared therapy devices on the market, the iReviKit Infrared Heating Pad can work effectively to help you get relief from muscle pain and stiffness with multiple methods of use.
- Apply the heating pad for 10-15 minutes at a time to the affected area.
- Wrap the heating pad around the affected area for a longer-lasting effect.
- Use the heating pad in conjunction with ice therapy for more effective treatment.
- Combine the heating pad with certain essential oils for an aromatherapy experience.
- When used before bed, it can also help to encourage a restful night’s sleep.
Set Temperature & Duration
Get started with a warm temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and gradually increase the temperature until you are comfortable with it.
- Get started with a warm temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and gradually increase the temperature until you are comfortable with it.
- Depending on the thickness of the safeguard layers, you will need to adjust the temperature to your tolerance level.
- The temperature should never be set higher than you can comfortably tolerate.
- While using it to relieve pain, stress and fatigue, you should always pay attention to safety and precautions.
- You may preheat the mat for 10-15 minutes before using it.
- To quickly reach your target temperature, you can use the included cotton pad cover to cover the mat entirely (partial coverage of the mat is prohibited).
- Moderately warm and not intense heat is recommended for relaxation, while higher temperature work best for pain relief and injury recovery.
- You should always pay attention to safety and precautions.
Recommended temperature settings:
iReviKit Infrared Heating Pad, with adjustable temperature setting from 86°-158°F (displayed as 30°-70°C) for 3, 6 or 12 hours.
Get started with a warm temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and gradually increase the temperature until you are comfortable with it.
- Low temperature range: 35-42 °C (95-104 °F): The safe temperature for people with skin sensitive conditions to heat, and can also provide overnight restful sleep and recovery.
- Warm temperature range of 43-48 °C (108-116 °F): The ideal temperature for achieving sufficient penetration depth (2.36″) and providing therapeutic benefits to tissue-damaged tissues. Treatment sessions should last at least 30 – 45 minutes and longer if needed.
- Medium temperature range: 49-60°C (108-116 °F): The approximate temperature to relieve joint and muscle stiffness, tight tissue support, pain relief, deep relaxation, and mood relaxation. Improves the immune system and helps detoxify. Recommended cycles of 30-90 minutes.
- High Temperature Range: 60-70°C (149-158°F): The optimum temperature for infrared sauna usage for cleansing and detoxifying heavy metals and cellular waste from your body. Experience maximum results in 25-40 minutes.
Temperature and duration tips for beginners:
- Beginners should start with a lower temperature and duration to acclimatize yourself to the infrared heat therapy.
- Then, when you feel comfortable, you can slowly increase the temperature and duration of the session.
- A 5-10 minute session works well for beginners.
- And, we advise staying on an infrared mat for no longer than 30 minutes.
