Heatable acuPads
(set of 2)

Light muscle & joint release work, spinal decompression improving sitting posture, a natural sleep aid and a wonderful relaxation tool. They are also great for standing on to improve balance and posture and build core strength.

Our research showed that if one acuPad was placed under the neck and another under the low back the entire spine would loosen and relax far more effectively than if only one was used.

Absolutely not. The acuPads are filled to last the lifetime of the product and NEVER need to be filled or emptied. Just enjoyed!

Two reasons – first – the acuPads’ patented pressure point design penetrates and separates tight muscles far more effectively than a heating pad which doesn’t have any penetration capability whatsoever. Secondly any electrical force field kept near the body – such as a heating pad – has the ability to negatively alter finely tuned cellular electro-magnetic processes. This is not recommended for optimum health and many health care professionals now discourage keeping any electrical apparatus near the body for prolonged periods because of this.

Simply lie or sit on your acuPad. The acuPad’s unique design features safely apply acupressure and heat to painful, congested areas of the body. This increases nutrient and blood flow, flushing out built up muscle wastes. It also enhances joint motion, releases natural painkillers and sedatives, and stimulates nervous system relaxation responses making you feel calm and relaxed. If used while sitting as a posture tool acuPads placed under each buttock allow the spine to decompress and tilt the pelvis to reduce low back joint strain.

Almost anyone. People who want to sit upright and who have muscle and joint contractions from the age of 8-88 have benefitted from using their acuPads.

Yes. Do not use acuPads on any areas with bruises, fractures, cuts, infections, discolorations, advanced osteoporosis or brittle bones. Individuals who bruise easily as a result of medication should not use an acuPad. If you have pain, get professional health care advice to fully understand why you feel the way you do before using your acuPad.

Completely. The acuPad is made from surgical grade phthalate free PVC and is hypoallergenic and non-toxic. It is filled with water.

Your body will definitely tell you. It may take you a minute or so of moving yourself, or your acuPad to ‘zero in’ on the right spot. Once you’ve found it, you’ll know because it will be tender. This tenderness is the result of joint tightness irritating local nerves and/or tightness in the muscle stopping proper nutrient flow which causes waste products to accumulate. This accumulated waste causes nerves in the area to become irritated and sensitive to pressure.

Deep breathing releases you from the inside out, allowing your muscles and organs to ‘let go’ of their stress and tension. The acuPad gently works you from the outside in, releasing tight muscles, connective tissue and joints. The combination of the two together is vastly superior to either one alone.

A minimum of 3 minutes on each spot is needed for muscles, connective tissue and joints to begin to restructure and release. You can also spend 20 minutes or more on one spot if needed. Working on a long-standing tight area may take a month to release – the key is to keep consistent, ‘peeling off’ a layer of tightness every day. 

Absolutely. Use the acuPad’s patented Spine Align Belt to loosen tight areas in your spine. Using both hands, place the acuPad so that the Spine Align Belt allows your vertebrae to fit in, then move the acuPad up or down your spine to wherever you feel discomfort and blockages. Once you’ve found an area, let yourself completely relax onto the acuPad for at least a full 3 minutes, breathing deeply, allowing your spine to open and release. After 3 minutes when you feel like the area has released move up or down your spine to the next area of blockage.

Most people do 15-30 minute sessions but many will spend hours relaxing into the wonderful feeling of heated acuPads on their body.

1. Microwave.

   Microwave both acuPads together for 2 minutes and 20 seconds. (recommended heating times vary depending on microwave wattage and altitude. Follow instructions on heat tag attached to your acuPads).

   NOTE: acuPads WILL NOT feel hot when first taken out of microwave – allow a minute or so for the heat to reach the surface. Heat will last for 3 hours. Cool to room temperature before reheating. NEVER exceed 2 minutes and 20 seconds in microwave as your acuPads may melt, becoming flat and useless!

2. Boiling.

   Immerse in boiling water for 12 minutes. Towel dry.

2 minutes and 20 seconds in the microwave or 12 minutes boiling generates 3 hours of heat.  If you are using your acuPads in bed – definitely recommended – your body acts as an insulator and the heat can last 5-6 hours!