How it works
What is far infrared (FIR) technology?
Far infrared is, simply, light. Infrared rays are a part of the Sun’s invisible spectrum. It can’t be seen but it can be felt as heat. Far infrared (FIR) technology uses long-wavelength, invisible light rays to generate deep-penetrating heat directly into body tissues without heating the surrounding air. FIR rays can’t burn you and are 100% safe for all living things. Far infrared heating pads do not emit UV radiation at all. It is so safe in fact, that far infrared heat is used in many neonatal units.
Electric (Traditional) Heat vs. Far Infrared Heat
The “regular” heating pad for back pain that you can get from your local pharmacy uses thin metal wires or carbon fibre wires to create heat. This type of heat penetrates a mere 2-3 mm and basically only warms your skin (and in many cases, burns it). The heat never reaches deep into your muscles, tissues or organs. This is exactly why any pain relief you might feel disappears the minute your pad is shut off.
On the other hand, the Far Infrared Heating Pad, Super Kidney Warmer, and Far Infrared Kidney Heat Belt developed by Feel the Warmth uses a high-performance polymeric rubber to emit infrared rays, which penetrate much deeper into your body (50mm) – all the way to your muscles, nerves and bones.
When far infrared waves penetrate through the skin it turns from light energy into heat energy. Using a far infrared heating pad for about 30 minutes can get you up to 6 hours of back pain relief – without any medication. Plus, the deep penetrating infrared rays do not only relieve your pain, they actually increase blood circulation in your muscles and help your body HEAL the injured area – faster.
Wired Electric Heating Pads vs. Polymeric FIR Heating Pads
While an wired heating pad has no other health benefits other than temporarily heating of your skin, ScienceDirect has published a list of the health benefits of far infrared therapy:
- Long lasting pain relief
- Reduction of arthritis pain
- Increasing of blood circulation (promoting a faster recovery and cleansing of your whole body)
- Helps to remove toxins in the body
- Improves range of motion
- Promotes stress relief and relaxation
- Reduction in pain
In addition, FIR heating products from Feel the Warmth offer high mobility - and can also be run from 5v powerbank.
How much do far infrared products cost to run?
Each product from Feel the Warmth CIC can be run from a mobile phone charger or a 5v powerbank for on the move.
Running costs are a fraction of electric wired heat pads - and will provide over 200 hours of safe penetrating heat for around 50 pence per month.
