Finding Good Quality Spa Neck Wraps

By Krystal Branch


Most individuals experience some stress and tension in their necks and shoulders. Spa neck wraps provide a simple, effective way of dealing with this. They can be chilled or heated to provide deeper relief. They often contain herbs and other ingredients, adding to their effectiveness and fragrance.

There are many of these products available, particularly from internet stores, all in different shapes and sizes. Fabrics used for covers also vary widely. Soft fleece, cashmere, flannel and velvet are all available in different colors. Those with contour designs and velcro closures ensure a good fit for maximum benefit. A cover needs to be able to be cleaned easily and a removable one that can be machine washed is often easiest.

A therapeutic neck wrap can contain a number of different fillers. These include ingredients like buckwheat, dry rice, flax and millet seeds. One filled with flax seeds is a popular option as it has a good weight and heats up well in a microwave, retaining this heat long enough to provide relief for aching muscles.

The herbs contained in products like this are chosen for their soothing and relaxing qualities. Lavender, marjoram, lemon balm, rosemary and chamomile are just some of the herbs used. A product may contain a single herb like lavender, known for its circulatory and anti-inflammatory qualities, or a blend of different ones.

Generally, heat should not be applied to an acute injury or where discoloration or swelling is present. However, it is very helpful in breaking a chronic cycle of muscular pain and spasm. An increase in blood circulation brings relief when suffering from conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia. Healing oxygen reaches the tissues and toxic substances are carried away, providing increased mobility. A wrap is easy to wear in different situations such as while at sitting at a desk in an office or at home relaxing in front of the television. It can even be used to relax one before going to bed at night.

Cold therapy is beneficial in cases of swelling or when muscles have been overstressed following a fitness activity. Placing a wrap in a resealable plastic bag and storing it in the freezer means that it is always available when needed. The cold allows the area to rest, reducing any swelling and numbing the aches with an analgesic effect.

Online retailers offer many of these products and this gives you the opportunity to compare designs, covers, fillers, herbs and scents used as well as prices. It is worth reading reviews written by customers to see how a particular product performed. Buying the best quality you can afford is important as many cheaper products are available that are not very effective.

Spa neck wraps provide welcome relief in the comfort of your own home. They are simple to use, effective and inexpensive when compared with massages and going to a physiotherapist. One does not have to boil water, install batteries or plug into an electrical outlet wires to obtain effective relief from muscle spasms and pain.




About the Author: