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Expert Q&A
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| By Rachel Wickersham Doula | ||
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I'm experiencing a lot of lower back pain. Is a heating pad safe to use?
Some caregivers suggest you not use an electric heating pad because of electromagnetic fields. I recommend using a rice sock instead:
Take a brand new men's over-the-calf tube sock and fill it with approximately 2 pounds of uncooked rice. Tie it off or sew it shut and microwave it for 2 minutes. It smells great and holds heat for almost an hour.
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