Need to emphasize that heat is only one part of a process that needs to be complete in order to work optimally:
Correct massage,
with topicals that work,
followed by heat from a heated pad set to low,
for 20 to 30 minutes but no more or no less
sleep with the batter on all night when possible.
Here are some reasons why heat after massage (with batter still on) works: (assuming you are using an effective batter)
* The heat opens pores to help the batter to absorb.
* The heat helps aromatization, which happens at a certain minimum temperature (98.4?).
* The heat helps with circulation, as does the correct massage.
* Warm/hot water in the shower is also good.
Wahaika
Correct massage,
with topicals that work,
followed by heat from a heated pad set to low,
for 20 to 30 minutes but no more or no less
sleep with the batter on all night when possible.
Here are some reasons why heat after massage (with batter still on) works: (assuming you are using an effective batter)
* The heat opens pores to help the batter to absorb.
* The heat helps aromatization, which happens at a certain minimum temperature (98.4?).
* The heat helps with circulation, as does the correct massage.
* Warm/hot water in the shower is also good.
Wahaika