People cannot really avoid to have overworked muscles especially when they are really focused on their work, thus, making them stressed, letting them experience muscle pains, and making them feel uncomfortable. Relieving sore muscles can be done in many different ways. One common way is through the use of lavender neck wraps.
These products are microwavable. These types are far more different from the traditional ones because these are going to cool down faster, usually, less than one hour, and thus, not overheating the muscles. A home made lavender neck wrap is made using just the household ingredients and a recycled fabric.
So start on choosing the suitable fabric. You may also purchase a new one but can recycle as well such as old shirts, towels, socks, etc. Always remember to avoid on using materials which contain metals since these may possibly catch fire if the wrap is being heated. A large and a thick sock is recommended because the shape is in tubular form and the sides are sewn already.
Take measurements of both your neck and your shoulders as well by the use of tape measure. For each measurement, 0.5 inch must be added or equivalent to a 1.3 centimeters for the seams to be accounted. Some people may not want to take measurements so for them, the common measurements would be 5 inches in width and 20 inches in length, equivalent to 13 and 51 centimeters respectively. Using the measurements, cut the clothing pieces.
To choose the right filling for a wrap. These are the common choices to choose from including long grain white rice, flax seeds, barley, and oatmeal. If rice is preferred for use, do not use an instant type because it might be cooked instead in the microwave. An important role her is scent. And in this case, it is possible for essential oil containing lavender to be mixed together with some spices when needed.
Cut your fabric according to your measurements. If a sock or a towel is being used, these may not need cutting. The inner parts of double fabrics are cut into a rectangular form and as well as the outer parts. The lining must be cut a little bit smaller than out covers. The typical measurement would be half an inch smaller.
Then after, fold this material along its length and make sure that inner parts are facing outwards. Using some pins in order to secure the cloth seams when sewing is fine. The process of sewing may be done either through hand or through machine. It is important that seams are properly sewed in order to avoid rice grains to come out when utilizing the wrap.
If inner and outer bags are used, leave the latter an open end. This is regularly opened when an inner bag is heated. Then next is pouring the grain with scent to an inner bag by the use of a funnel. A zipper may be used into the opening to easily open and close the sack.
Place the inner bag in a microwave then heat it for about 90 seconds. If not yet warm enough, continue on heating it but leave a 30 second interval. Then after, wrap it around your neck and shoulders for 20 minutes or until it will cool down. Wash and replace the fabric and the filler every 3 to 6 months.
These products are microwavable. These types are far more different from the traditional ones because these are going to cool down faster, usually, less than one hour, and thus, not overheating the muscles. A home made lavender neck wrap is made using just the household ingredients and a recycled fabric.
So start on choosing the suitable fabric. You may also purchase a new one but can recycle as well such as old shirts, towels, socks, etc. Always remember to avoid on using materials which contain metals since these may possibly catch fire if the wrap is being heated. A large and a thick sock is recommended because the shape is in tubular form and the sides are sewn already.
Take measurements of both your neck and your shoulders as well by the use of tape measure. For each measurement, 0.5 inch must be added or equivalent to a 1.3 centimeters for the seams to be accounted. Some people may not want to take measurements so for them, the common measurements would be 5 inches in width and 20 inches in length, equivalent to 13 and 51 centimeters respectively. Using the measurements, cut the clothing pieces.
To choose the right filling for a wrap. These are the common choices to choose from including long grain white rice, flax seeds, barley, and oatmeal. If rice is preferred for use, do not use an instant type because it might be cooked instead in the microwave. An important role her is scent. And in this case, it is possible for essential oil containing lavender to be mixed together with some spices when needed.
Cut your fabric according to your measurements. If a sock or a towel is being used, these may not need cutting. The inner parts of double fabrics are cut into a rectangular form and as well as the outer parts. The lining must be cut a little bit smaller than out covers. The typical measurement would be half an inch smaller.
Then after, fold this material along its length and make sure that inner parts are facing outwards. Using some pins in order to secure the cloth seams when sewing is fine. The process of sewing may be done either through hand or through machine. It is important that seams are properly sewed in order to avoid rice grains to come out when utilizing the wrap.
If inner and outer bags are used, leave the latter an open end. This is regularly opened when an inner bag is heated. Then next is pouring the grain with scent to an inner bag by the use of a funnel. A zipper may be used into the opening to easily open and close the sack.
Place the inner bag in a microwave then heat it for about 90 seconds. If not yet warm enough, continue on heating it but leave a 30 second interval. Then after, wrap it around your neck and shoulders for 20 minutes or until it will cool down. Wash and replace the fabric and the filler every 3 to 6 months.
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